Tracheostomy PatientsNCT07568210
Impact of a Tracheostomy Team Implementation on Length of Stay and Unplanned Decannulation
An observational study of Tracheostomy Patients, run by Christiana Care Health Services at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a specialized tracheostomy team on hospital length of stay (LOS) and unplanned decannulation (UPD) rates in adult tracheostomy patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Tracheostomy Patients
- How many people
- 706 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 May 2025to 1 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: All floor tracheostomy patients
Who may be able to join
- Adult subjects with a tracheostomy admitted to the medical floors
Who cannot join
- Adult subjects with a tracheostomy not located on the medical floors
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a specialized tracheostomy team on hospital length of stay (LOS) and unplanned decannulation (UPD) rates in adult tracheostomy patients.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a specialized tracheostomy team on hospital length of stay (LOS) and unplanned decannulation (UPD) rates in adult tracheostomy patients.
- Conditions
- Tracheostomy Patients
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tracheostomy Patient before a tracheostomy team | Tracheostomy Patient before a tracheostomy team | |
| Tracheostomy Patient after a tracheostomy team | Tracheostomy Patient after a tracheostomy team |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Hospital Length of Stay
The timeframe from admission to discharge for each subject.
Measured: Baseline Period January 2022 through December 2023 and Post Implementation Period March 2024 through April 2025
Unplanned Decannulation
All events defined as an unplanned decannulation
Measured: Baseline Period January 2022 through December 2023 and Post Implementation Period March 2024 through April 2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 May 2026
- Study start1 May 2025
- Primary completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Tracheostomy PatientsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 706 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07568210
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CCC# 45043
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 5 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: single site retrospective study
Publications
Ninan A, Grubb LM, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Effectiveness of interprofessional tracheostomy teams: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Oct;32(19-20):6967-6986. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16815. Epub 2023 Jul 3.
PubMed 37395139Speed L, Harding KE. Tracheostomy teams reduce total tracheostomy time and increase speaking valve use: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Crit Care. 2013 Apr;28(2):216.e1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.05.005. Epub 2012 Aug 27.
PubMed 22951017
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of a Tracheostomy Team Implementation on Length of Stay and Unplanned Decannulation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07568210
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CCC# 45043
- Conditions
- Tracheostomy Patients
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 706 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Christiana Care Health ServicesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a specialized tracheostomy team on hospital length of stay (LOS) and unplanned decannulation (UPD) rates in adult tracheostomy patients.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a specialized tracheostomy team on hospital length of stay (LOS) and unplanned decannulation (UPD) rates in adult tracheostomy patients.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tracheostomy Patient before a tracheostomy team | – | –Tracheostomy Patient before a tracheostomy team |
| Tracheostomy Patient after a tracheostomy team | – | –Tracheostomy Patient after a tracheostomy team |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All floor tracheostomy patients
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adult subjects with a tracheostomy admitted to the medical floors
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adult subjects with a tracheostomy not located on the medical floors
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Hospital Length of Stay
Time frame: Baseline Period January 2022 through December 2023 and Post Implementation Period March 2024 through April 2025
The timeframe from admission to discharge for each subject.
Unplanned Decannulation
Time frame: Baseline Period January 2022 through December 2023 and Post Implementation Period March 2024 through April 2025
All events defined as an unplanned decannulation
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 May 2026.
- Background: PubMed 37395139Ninan A, Grubb LM, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Effectiveness of interprofessional tracheostomy teams: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Oct;32(19-20):6967-6986. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16815. Epub 2023 Jul 3.
- Background: PubMed 22951017Speed L, Harding KE. Tracheostomy teams reduce total tracheostomy time and increase speaking valve use: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Crit Care. 2013 Apr;28(2):216.e1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.05.005. Epub 2012 Aug 27.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. single site retrospective study
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Tracheostomy Patients, run by Christiana Care Health Services at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Hospital Length of Stay (time frame: Baseline Period January 2022 through December 2023 and Post Implementation Period March 2024 through April 2025). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07568210, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 May 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.