Oropharyngeal Flushing Suction Tube With Laryngoscope for Stroke-Associated Pneumonia

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Conditions studied: Acute Ischemic Stroke, Stroke-Associated Pneumonia (SAP)

In brief

Stroke-associated pneumonia is a common and clinically important complication after acute ischemic stroke, especially in non-intubated patients with impaired consciousness and reduced cough or swallowing reflexes. Conventional oral or nasal suction may be insufficient for removing deep oropharyngeal secretions. This prospective randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a patented oropharyngeal flushing suction tube combined with direct laryngoscopy reduces the 28-day incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia compared with laryngoscope-guided standard suction and conventional oral/nasal suction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07647666

Run by

Shanghai Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital

People needed

120

Starts

2026-08-01

Expected to finish

2029-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Confirmed acute ischemic stroke by cranial CT or MRI.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6 to 12.
• No artificial airway and no requirement for invasive mechanical ventilation at enrollment.
• Written informed consent provided by the participant or legally authorized representative.

You may not qualify if…

• Existing artificial airway or invasive mechanical ventilation at ICU admission or screening.
• Pre-existing pulmonary infection at enrollment, or definite extra-pulmonary organ or tissue infection during the study period.
• Hemorrhagic blood disorder, clinically significant coagulopathy, or bleeding risk precluding laryngoscopy.
• Oral or maxillofacial deformity impeding laryngoscope insertion.
• Cervical spine fracture, atlantoaxial instability, or other condition restricting neck extension or movement.
• Confirmed or suspected pregnancy.
• Irreversible critical illness with anticipated survival less than 28 days.
• Uncontrolled hypertension or recurrent malignant arrhythmias.
• Other conditions judged by investigators to make participation unsuitable.

Where it is running

• Pudong Gongli Hospital, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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