Plain-English translation of NCT05681962 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is an observational study that tracks current medical practices across hospitals. Researchers want to understand how doctors support patients' breathing during fiberoptic bronchoscopy — a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the lungs to take samples or remove fluid. The study will collect information from up to 10,000 patients to see which breathing support methods are used most often and how safe they are.
Right now, hospitals use very different methods to help patients breathe during this procedure, and doctors aren't sure which approach works best or is safest. This study aims to map out current practices and identify which breathing support strategies lead to better outcomes and fewer complications.
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If you join this study, researchers will record information about your procedure before, during, and after it happens. They'll note what type of breathing support you receive (such as oxygen through a mask, high-flow oxygen, or a ventilator), track your vital signs like oxygen levels and blood pressure, and watch for any complications. You won't receive a new treatment — the study simply documents the breathing support methods your doctors already planned to use and how you respond to them.
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Italy
Enrollment target
~10,000 participants
Started
February 2023
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2024.
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Central contact
Federico Longhini, MD
Magna Graecia University
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