Respiratory Mechanics and Pleural Effusion

March 7, 2012 updated by: Davide Chiumello, Policlinico Hospital

Estimation of Respiratory Mechanics (Respiratory System, Chest Wall and Lung Elastance) and Pleural Effusion at the Bedside With CT Scan.

The investigators aim to compare the respiratory mechanics in acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory diseases syndrome (ARDS) patients with and without pleural effusion.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In ALI/ARDS we evaluated the respiratory mechanics (respiratory system, chest wall and lung elastance) at the bedside while pleural effusion was evaluated with CT scan. Thus we will be able to estimate any possible role of pleural effusion on the respiratory mechanics.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Italy
      • Milano, Italy, 20122
        • Policlinico Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 90 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

ALI/ARDS patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ALI/ARDS patients underwent invasive mechanical ventilation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Haemodynamic instability
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
1
ALI/ARDS patients
Procedure: mechanical ventilation/CT Scan
evaluation of pleural effusion and respiratory mechanics, CT scan

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Role of pleural effusion and respiratory mechanics
Time Frame: 1 hour
1 hour

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Policlinico Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: davide chiumello, md, Policlinico Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 23, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 23, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

November 24, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 8, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 7, 2012

Last Verified

March 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1500 (CSL Behring)

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