TRacheostomy in DElphi for iNTensive Care' (TRiDENT)

The aim of this study is to develop international consensus-based recommendations for tracheostomy care in critically ill patients. Using the Delphi method, the study seeks to identify key practices in post-tracheostomy management, including tube downsizing and decannulation strategies, infection prevention and site care, restoration of communication and swallowing, and the recognition and management of tracheostomy-related complications. By engaging a multidisciplinary panel of international experts involved in tracheostomy care, the study aims to reduce variability in current practice and support the development of standardized, evidence-informed approaches across different clinical settings.

NCT Number	NCT07481435
Lead Sponsor	Universita degli Studi di Genova Collaborators: University of Michigan, The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine., The University of Queensland, Federico II University, University of Birmingham, University of Oxford, University Wien, Monash University
Conditions	Delphi Process, Delphi Study
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2026-05-01
Primary Completion	2026-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-04