Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU

March 20, 2013 updated by: Amal Jubran
The investigators objective is to assess quality of life and functional outcome in patients requiring short-term mechanical ventilation. Additionally, the investigators plan to measure the recovery of peripheral muscle strength and respiratory muscle strength during recovery.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

66

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

  • United States
    • Illinois
      • Maywood, Illinois, United States, 60153
        • Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division

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

Probability Sample

Study Population

ICU patients receiving mechanical ventilation

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ICU patients who require mechanical ventilation for at least 2 days
  • the ability to speak English
  • willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who require mechanical ventilation at home before hospitalization
  • patients previously requiring mechanical ventilation at an LTAC facility

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
quality of life scores
Time Frame: up to one year after discharge
SF-36, Katz, respiratory muscle strength and handgrip strength will be measured
up to one year after discharge

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Amal Jubran

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Amal Jubran, MD, Loyola Univ Chicago Health Sciences Division

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

September 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 15, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 20, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

March 25, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 25, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 20, 2013

Last Verified

March 1, 2013

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 107589

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