WHO ICTRP trial

Using gentle sinus drainage to stop food or liquid going into the lungs in ICU…

ISRCTN32097116 · International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) · Not Recruiting

Key facts

Trial ID ISRCTN32097116
Public title Using gentle sinus drainage to stop food or liquid going into the lungs in ICU patients with swallowing problems
Scientific title Continuous low-pressure pyriform sinus drainage to prevent silent aspiration in ICU-acquired dysphagia: a randomized clinical trial
Primary sponsor Fujian Provincial Hospital
Secondary sponsors Fujian Medical University
Registry International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN)
Recruitment status Not Recruiting
Study type Interventional
Phase Not Applicable
Countries China
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 Swallowing Screen (GUSS). After written…
Registration date Dec 23, 2025
Target size 239
Registry page isrctn.com

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