Decanulation in Critically Ill Patients

Purpose of the Study: To predict potential problems (such as shortness of breath and obstruction of the airway due to vocal cord immobility) before the tracheostomy cannula is removed, the patient's vocal cords, their movement, and airflow rate will be assessed at the bedside. The patient will also be examined using routine methods to identify these problems, and the results will be compared with ultrasound scans. The study aims to determine the success and failure of ultrasound in detecting these problems. Method and Procedures: While the patient is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, the probe of the existing ultrasound device will be placed on the patient's neck, over the cannula, and the movement of the vocal cords and airflow rate will be assessed.

NCT Number	NCT07306091
Lead Sponsor	Uludag University
Conditions	Decanulation
Enrollment	107 participants
Start Date	2024-07-01
Primary Completion	2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-29