Outcomes After Tracheal Cannula Removal (NCT06047665) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Outcomes After Tracheal Cannula Removal
Switzerland150 participantsStarted 2023-08-25
Plain-language summary
This longitudinal observational study involves an integrated knowledge translation (IKT) approach involving key stakeholders in the project team to evaluate the tracheostomy management in patients hospitalized in the Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil (SPC).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* at the time of recruitment, tracheotomized adult in-patients (≥ 18 years) of the SPC with any medical diagnosis
* decannulated in the Swiss Paraplegic Center Nottwil within the project's data collection period
* German, French, Italian or English as communication language
* study consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients for whom no decannulation is sought (e.g., due to degenerative illness)
* patients for whom decannulation is planned in a clinic other than the SPC (e.g., patients hospitalized in the SPC for weaning only)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
rate of physical complications post-decannulation
Timeframe: for 3 months post-decannulation (assessment time points: 4 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-decannulation)
2
rate of reintubation post-decannulation
Timeframe: for 3 months post-decannulation (assessment time points: 4 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-decannulation)
3
rate of recannulation post-decannulation
Timeframe: for 3 months post-decannulation (assessment time points: 4 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-decannulation)
4
rate of death post-decannulation
Timeframe: for 3 months post-decannulation (assessment time points: 4 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-decannulation)