airway opening Tracheotomy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18 years or older; have a tracheostomy; sufficient cognitive ability for handling the ProTrach DualCare; sufficient manual dexterity for handling the ProTrach DualCare; are capable of using a speaking valve; adequate upper airway
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: use of a tube that does not allow air passage around the tube; laryngectomized; mechanically ventilated 24/7; cannot tolerate added dead space or breathing resistance from study devices; severe airway obstruction; severe aspiration; thick and copious secretions; unable to understand the Patient Information and/or unable to give Informed Consent; patient does not have a 15mm or 22mm connector
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters are quality of life (QOL), lung function, breathing resistance, swallowing, olfaction, quality of speech and compliance. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main parameter tested will be patient preference. | — |
Countries
Netherlands