Impact of a Tracheostomy Team Implementation on Length of Stay and Unplanned Decannulation

Part of paid clinical trials in Newark, Delaware.

Sponsor
Christiana Care Health Services
Study ID
NCT07568210
Status
Active Not Recruiting

Conditions

  • Tracheostomy Patients

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
May 1, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Jul 1, 2026
Completion
Jul 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
706 participants (actual)

Arms

  • Arm: Tracheostomy Patient before a tracheostomy team
    Tracheostomy Patient before a tracheostomy team
  • Arm: Tracheostomy Patient after a tracheostomy team
    Tracheostomy Patient after a tracheostomy team

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 ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
ChristianaCareNewarkDelaware19718-

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