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Dynamic POCUS of Diaphragm Function to Predict Respiratory Failure in Septic Shock (POCUS in RF)

11 september 2026 uppdaterad av: Abdallah Gamal Abd El Hafeez Haridy, Assiut University

Dynamic Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Imaging Assessment of Diaphragmatic Function as a Predictor of Respiratory Failure and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Septic Shock.

This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the prognostic value of serial bedside ultrasound assessment of diaphragmatic function in adult patients with septic shock. Diaphragmatic excursion, thickness, and thickening fraction will be assessed using point of care ultrasound at baseline and serially during the first 72 hours of intensive care admission. Dynamic changes in these parameters will be analyzed in relation to the development of respiratory failure, need for invasive mechanical ventilation, duration of mechanical ventilation, weaning and extubation outcomes, length of ICU stay, and mortality. The study will determine whether dynamic diaphragmatic ultrasound assessment can provide an early, non-invasive predictor of respiratory failure and adverse clinical outcomes in patients with septic shock.

Studieöversikt

Status

Har inte rekryterat ännu

Betingelser

Detaljerad beskrivning

Septic shock remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among critically ill patients. Respiratory failure is a frequent and serious complication, resulting from a combination of sepsis-induced lung injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory muscle dysfunction, and sepsis-induced myopathy. The diaphragm is the principal muscle of respiration and may be significantly affected during sepsis. Systemic inflammation, altered microcirculation, mitochondrial dysfunction, electrolyte abnormalities, prolonged immobilization, sedation, and mechanical ventilation can contribute to diaphragmatic dysfunction. Such dysfunction may impair spontaneous breathing, increase the risk of respiratory failure, prolong mechanical ventilation, and contribute to unsuccessful weaning and adverse clinical outcomes. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) provides a non-invasive, bedside, radiation-free method for assessing diaphragmatic structure and function. The most commonly used parameters include diaphragmatic excursion (DE), diaphragmatic thickness, and diaphragmatic thickening fraction (DTF). Most available studies have assessed diaphragmatic function at a single point in time, particularly during weaning from mechanical ventilation. However, limited evidence exists regarding the prognostic value of serial dynamic assessment of diaphragmatic function in patients with septic shock from the early stages of ICU admission.

Dynamic changes in diaphragmatic function may provide more clinically meaningful information than a single measurement. Therefore, serial POCUS assessment may help identify patients at high risk of respiratory failure and predict important clinical outcomes.

Studietyp

Observationell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

120

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Studiekontakt

Namn: Abdallah Gamal Abd El Hafeez, Master
Telefonnummer: +0201221248314
E-post: abdallah.gamal0111@med.aun.edu.eg

Studera Kontakt Backup

Namn: Dina Ali Ahmed, MD
Telefonnummer: +0201063040703
E-post: dinaalihamad@aun.edu.eg

Studieorter

Egypten
- - Asyut, Egypten, 71515
    - Faculty of medicine, Assiut university

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Vuxen
Äldre vuxen

Tar emot friska volontärer

Nej

Testmetod

Icke-sannolikhetsprov

Studera befolkning

The study population will consist of adult patients 18 years old or more admitted to ICU with septic shock diagnosed according to the sepsis-3 criteria. Eligible patients will be prospectively enrolled after meeting the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria and will undergo serial bedside point of care ultrasound assessment of diaphragmatic function during the first 72 hours of ICU admission.

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

Age ≥ 18 years old.
Patients with septic shock.
Patients with ICU admission during study period.
Expected ICU stay for at least 72 hours.
Informed consent from the patient or legal guardian when required.

Exclusion Criteria:

Age less than 18 years old.
Pre-existing neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory muscles.
Known diaphragmatic paralysis or diaphragmatic palsy.
Significant phrenic nerve injury.
Cervical spinal cord injury.
Advanced chronic neuromuscular disease.
Previous major thoracic or diaphragmatic surgery.
Severe chest wall deformity.
Conditions preventing adequate diaphragmatic ultrasound assessment.
Pregnancy, if required by local ethical policy.
Patients with limitations of care that preclude full respiratory support.
Refusal of consent where consent is required.

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

Antal grupper/kohorter

Kohorter och interventioner

Grupp / Kohort
Patients with septic shock who are not receiving invasive mechanical ventilation at enrollment. Patients with septic shock who are not receiving invasive mechanical ventilation at enrollment. primary respiratory outcome: Development of respiratory failure requiring invasive mechanical ventilation within 7 days after enrollment.
Patients with septic shock who are already receiving invasive mechanical ventilation at enrollment. Patients with septic shock who are already receiving invasive mechanical ventilation at enrollment. outcomes: Duration of mechanical ventilation, weaning failure, extubation failure or reintubation, ICU and hospital mortality and ICU length of stay.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått	Åtgärdsbeskrivning	Tidsram
Number of participants Developing Respiratory Failure Requiring Invasive Mechanical Ventilation. Tidsram: From Baseline through Day 7	Number of participants who develop respiratory failure requiring initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation, assessed by clinical criteria and the requirement for endotracheal intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation.	From Baseline through Day 7
Diaphragmatic Excursion Measured by Point of Care ultrasound Tidsram: Baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours	Diaphragmatic Excursion measured using M mode point of care ultrasound during spontaneous breathing or ventilator supported breathing, as applicable and measured in millimeter. Three measurements will be obtained and averaged.	Baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours
Diaphragmatic Thickness Measured by Point of Care Ultrasound Tidsram: Baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours	Diaphragmatic thickness measured at the zone of apposition using B mode point of care ultrasound at end expiration and measured in millimeter. Three measurements will be obtained and averaged.	Baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours
Diaphragmatic Thickening Fraction Measured by Point of Care Ultrasound Tidsram: Baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours	Diaphragmatic thickening fraction measured using point of care ultrasound and calculated as [(inspiratory thickness-expiratory thickness) / expiratory thickness] * 100 and measured in percentage. Three measurements will be obtained and averaged.	Baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått	Åtgärdsbeskrivning	Tidsram
Time to Initiation of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Tidsram: From baseline through Day 7	Time from study enrollment to initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation, measured in hours	From baseline through Day 7
Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation Tidsram: From initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation until successful discontinuation of invasive mechanical ventilation, assessed through ICU discharge or up to 28 days, whichever comes first.	Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation, calculated from the initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation until successful discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, measured in days.	From initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation until successful discontinuation of invasive mechanical ventilation, assessed through ICU discharge or up to 28 days, whichever comes first.
Number of Participants with Weaning failure Tidsram: From the first spontaneous breathing trial until successful liberation from invasive mechanical ventilation or ICU discharge, assessed up to 28 days.	Number of participants who fail the initial attempt to discontinue invasive mechanical ventilation according to predefined clinical criteria and subsequently require continuation or resumption of mechanical ventilatory support.	From the first spontaneous breathing trial until successful liberation from invasive mechanical ventilation or ICU discharge, assessed up to 28 days.
Number of Participants With Extubation failure Tidsram: within 72 hours after extubation.	Number of participants requiring reintubation and reinstitution of invasive mechanical ventilation following planned extubation.	within 72 hours after extubation.
Duration of Intensive Care Unit stay Tidsram: From baseline (ICU admission) until ICU discharge or death, assessed up to 28 days.	Duration of stay in the intensive care unit from ICU admission until ICU discharge, measured in days.	From baseline (ICU admission) until ICU discharge or death, assessed up to 28 days.
Number of Participants Who Die During Intensive Care Unit Stay Tidsram: From baseline (ICU admission) until ICU discharge or death, assessed up to 28 days.	Number of participants who die during the Intensive Care Unit stay	From baseline (ICU admission) until ICU discharge or death, assessed up to 28 days.

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Sponsor

Assiut University

Utredare

Studierektor: Refaat Fathy Abdelaal, professor, Assiut University
Studierektor: Dina Ali Ahmed, doctor, Assiut University

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Beräknad)

1 oktober 2026

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

15 mars 2028

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

1 juni 2028

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

4 september 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

11 september 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

15 september 2026

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