Comparative Study of Non-Invasive Mask Ventilation vs Cuirass Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure.

May 6, 2008 updated by: Hadassah Medical Organization

Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Mask Ventilation vs Extrathoracic Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure: A Randomized Prospective Study.

Non-invasive ventilation has become increasingly important in the management of patients with acute respiratory failure. One of its major goals is to prevent the need for invasive ventilation, which is associated with numerous complications. This study compares the usefulness and safety of two noninvasive techniques which are used in Medical practice: Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation using a face mask and extrathoracic biphasic ventilation using a cuirass. Each of these techniques has advantages and disadvantages and both may not suit all patients. It is therefore important to compare the two in terms of effectiveness in preventing invasive ventilation and their side effects profile, so that we can improve our understanding and expertise in the treatment of patients in respiratory failure.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Non-invasive ventilation is becoming a frequent and important treatment option for patients with acute respiratory failure, in order to avoid endotracheal intubation and associated complications. Non-invasive techniques include positive pressure mask ventilation, negative (iron lung) ventilation and extrathoracic biphasic cuirass ventilation. However, large, prospective randomized trials comparing these techniques are lacking.

This prospective, randomized study will compare the effectiveness and side effects of non-invasive positive pressure mask ventilation vs extrathoracic biphasic cuirass ventilation in patients with acute respiratory failure.

Methods: Medical patients with acute respiratory failure caused by different etiologies, not requiring immediate endotracheal intubation, will be randomized to receive either positive pressure via face mask or extrathoracic biphasic ventilation via cuirass. Clinical response and/or the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation will be assessed throughout the study. Cross-over to the alternative mode will be provided in case of intolerance or lack of response.

Study endpoints: Need for endotracheal intubation, ICU and hospital mortality, length of ventilation, length of ICU and hospital stay and complication rates using the two modes.

Importance & implications: No studies have yet compared these two modes of noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure. This study can improve our understanding and evidence based knowledge in the treatment of patients with acute respiratory failure.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

      • Jerusalem, Israel, 91120
        • Hadassah Medical Organization
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Sigal Sviri, MD
        • Principal Investigator:
          • David Linton, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Abed Bayya, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Olga Shatz, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Medical patients with acute respiratory failure caused by different etiologies:

COPD exacerbation, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pneumonia, ARDS and neuromuscular disorders patients admitted to the Medical Intensive Care Unit

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients or family members who refuse consent for the study, Patients requiring endotracheal intubation, Post-operative patients, Patients who require sedation, Patients who are unconscious or uncooperative, Patients with acute severe asthma, Patients with massive or submassive pulmonary embolism, Patients in shock of any etiology who are hemodynamically unstable, Patients with upper airway obstruction, Patients with upper GI bleeding or epistaxis, Facial deformity or trauma, Patients who are unable to maintain a patent airway, Pregnancy, Patients under 18

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Need for endotracheal intubation
ICU and hospital mortality using the two modes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Length of ventilation
Length of ICU and hospital stay
Complication rates using the two modes.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sigal Sviri, MD, Hadassah Medical Organization

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 30, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

May 31, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 7, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2006

More Information

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