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Using gentle sinus drainage to stop food or liquid going into the lungs in ICU patients with swallowing problems

Continuous low-pressure pyriform sinus drainage to prevent silent aspiration in ICU-acquired dysphagia: a randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN32097116
Enrollment
239
Registered
2025-12-23
Start date
2024-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Continuous low-pressure pyriform recess drainage to prevent occult aspiration in ICU-acquired dysphagia patients Infections and Infestations

Interventions

Eligible ICU patients (adults) were screened after =48 hours of invasive mechanical ventilation and following extubation/decannulation. Dysphagia was confirmed within 24 hours using the Gugging Swallo
positioning/postural adjustments
swallowing rehabilitation exercises
airway secretion management and suctioning when needed
cautious feeding/texture modification and feeding intolerance management
and oral care. Intervention group (standard care + pyriform sinus suction drainage): In addition to the same standard care bundle, participants received continuous low-pressure suction drainage of on
correct placement was confirmed endoscopically. The catheter was secured, connected to continuous low vacuum suction, and checked each nursing shift for position/patency. Suction was discontinued when

Sponsors

Fujian Provincial Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Fujian Medical University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age =18 years 2. ICU admission with invasive mechanical ventilation for = 48 hours and extubation 3. Conscious patients assessed as having ICU-ASD by GUSS within 24 hours of extubation 4. Tracheostomy patients who have recovered stable consciousness and are able to complete functional assessments 5. Agree to participate in this study and sign informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Impaired consciousness preventing completion of swallowing assessment 2. Severe cognitive impairment or mental illness 3. Comorbid severe oropharyngeal bleeding tendency or coagulation dysfunction 4. Pre-existing aspiration or aspiration pneumonia 5. Comorbid gastroesophageal reflux or tracheoesophageal fistula, or other diseases that may affect the study results

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLi;Li Yun;Yun

;

xyunyun1987@gmail.com;532019705@qq.com+86 15960166892;+86 15960166892

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026