Early Application of CPAP in Hematologic (HEMOCPAP)

February 17, 2009 updated by: University of Turin, Italy

Early Application of CPAP in Hematologic Neutropenic Patients Avoid Acute Respiratory Failure

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of CPAP in the prevention of acute respiratory failure in neutropenic ( or hematologic malignancy ) patients .CPAP applied preventively in hematological patients with high risk of ARF may reduce:need for intubations and mechanical ventilation, incidence of pneumonia and sepsis,mortality,length of ICU and hospital stay

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Immunocompromised patients with a hematological malignancy that requiring admission in intensive care unit (ICU) and subsequently mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure was estimated between 20- 50 per cent of all admitted in hospital.

The survival rate of this patients that requiring mechanical ventilation is very poor.

In many cases the immunodepression with a great improvement in severe complication as infections , pneumonia, sepsis , is the consequence of our therapy ( chemotherapy , bone marrow transplantation and stem cell transplantation ) .

Pneumonia is very common cause of mechanical ventilation in about 45-74 per cent of the all patient with acute respiratory failure (ARF) .

The trial was designed to enroll 40 patients in two groups to demonstrate reduction from 50% to 10 % of the need of mechanical ventilation , with a type I risk of error of 5% and a power of 80 %.

Patients were randomized to be treated for four days Venturi mask at a FiO2 of 0.4 (control) or with oxygen at a FiO2 of 0.4 plus a CPAP of 10 cm H2O (CPAP). At the end of the 4-days period, patients passed a screening test breathing ambient air. Patients returned to the assigned treatment if SaO2 less than 95% a.a or respiratory rate more than 25 bpm.CPAP was generated using a flow generator with an adjustable inspiratory oxygen fraction set to deliver a flow of up to 140 liters per minute (Whisperflow, Caradyne, Ireland) and a spring-loaded expiratory pressure valve (Vital Signs Inc, Totoma NJ) and applied using a latex-free polyvinyl chloride transparent helmet (CaStar, Starmed, Italy) (15); all centers measured the inspiratory oxygen fraction using an oxygen analyzer (Oxicheck, Caradyne, Ireland) through the Venturi mask or the helmet.

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 Locations

  • Italy
    • Piemonte
      • Turin, Piemonte, Italy, 10100
        • Università degli Studi Torino

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

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Neutropenic hematological patients ( less than 1000 leukocytes /mm3 ) .
  • SaO2 less than 95% ( a.a.) ,
  • Respiratory rate (RR ) more than 25 breaths/minute .

Exclusion Criteria:

  • NYHA class II- III- IV or unstable angina or MI
  • Valvular heart disease or cardiac surgery ( previous 3 months)
  • Implanted cardiac pacemaker
  • BMI less than 40
  • History of dilated cardiomyopathy or CPE
  • Severe COPD ( oxygen therapy , recent exacerbation, hypoxemic-hypercapnic to resting , FEV1 < 50 %)
  • Diagnosis of sleep or neuromuscular disorders.
  • Claustrophobia .

  • Mechanical ventilation criteria:

    • Severe hypoxemia (arterial oxygen saturation < 80 % with maximal FiO2 )
    • Ph < 7.3 with a PaCO2 > 50 mmHg
    • Signs of patient distress with accessory muscle recruitment and paradoxal abdomen movement
    • RR > 35 breaths/minute .

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: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
mechanical ventilation and intubation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Pneumonia , sepsis , ICU LOS , Hospital LOS , Mortality

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Turin, Italy

Collaborators

Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Battista

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Squadrone Vincenzo, MD

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 25, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

July 26, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 18, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 17, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CPAP-2-H

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