How to Predict Lung Recruitment at the Bedside in Patients Affected by Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ALI/ARDS)

November 30, 2011 updated by: Davide Chiumello, Policlinico Hospital
The investigators aim to compare four different lung recruitment techniques (described in literature) to Computed tomography scan analysis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The investigators aim to compare four different lung recruitment techniques (described in literature) to Computed tomography scan analysis:

  • stress index technique
  • peep test
  • recruitment technique used in the EXPRESS study
  • recruitment technique used in the LOV study

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

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, 20100
        • 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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients affected by acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome who are mechanically ventilated

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of acute lung injury/ acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • Mechanical ventilation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Clinical diagnosis of pneumothorax
  • Haemodynamic instability

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

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

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 21, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 22, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

May 23, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 1, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 30, 2011

Last Verified

November 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 16500

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