Wearable Device Study Aims to Predict Speaking Valve Success in Tracheostomy Patients — New Biomarkers for Decannulation
247 Health News Editorial
·22 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsChinese researchers are using wearable devices to predict speaking valve success in tracheostomy patients. The study could establish objective biomarkers for safer, more timely decannulation decisions.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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