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NCT03405779 A New Ultrasonographic Tool to Assess Pulmonary Strain in the ICU

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NCT ID NCT03405779
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Condition Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2018-03-12
Primary Completion 2026-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Lung ultrasonography

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2018-03-12 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to create a small dataset of regional pulmonary strain values in patients suffering from pulmonary diseases under mechanical ventilation in an intensive care setting. Hypothesis: The analysis of lung ultrasonographic sequences using speckle-tracking allows the determination of local pleural strain in 4 predetermined pulmonary areas in mechanically ventilated patients suffering from pulmonary diseases.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult intensive care patients under mechanical ventilation suffering from a pulmonary disease with a static lung compliance of less than 40 mL/cm H2O. Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity (Body Mass Index superior to 30 kg/m2) * Previous thoracic procedure (chest tube, thoracotomy, thoracoscopy) * Intra-abdominal pressure inferior to 15 mm Hg (if available) * Previous participation to the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Martin Girard, MD,FRCPC

✉ martin.girard@umontreal.ca

📞 514-890-8000

Principal Investigator

Martin Girard, MD,FRCPC

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03405779 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Mechanical Ventilation Complication. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03405779 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03405779 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at martin.girard@umontreal.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03405779 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Montreal, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03405779 clinical trial?

NCT03405779 is sponsored by Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM). The principal investigator is Martin Girard, MD,FRCPC at Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM). The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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