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NCT04080440 Brain-injured Patients Extubation Readiness Study

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NCT ID NCT04080440
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Condition Mechanical Ventilator Weaning
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 660 participants
Start Date 2020-02-09
Primary Completion 2027-02-13

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Extubation readiness clinical scoreUsual Care

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 660 participants in total. It began in 2020-02-09 with a primary completion date of 2027-02-13.

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Brief Summary

The BIPER study is a stepped wedge cluster randomised clinical trial aiming to decrease extubation failure in critically-ill brain-injured patients with residual impaired consciousness using a simple clinical score.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Acute cerebral lesion with a Glasgow Coma Scale \<13 needing admission in ICU and mechanical ventilation with tracheal intubation for neurological cause : cerebrovascular stroke either ischemic or hemorrhagic including aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, anoxo ischemic encephalopathy after cardiac arrest or brain tumour * Mechanical ventilation more than 48 hours * 18 to 75 years old * Neurological stability with no intracranial hypertension with minimal sedation * Glasgow Coma Scale motor response \< 6 * Spontaneous breathing trial succeeded * First extubation attempt Exclusion Criteria: * Posterior cranial fossa lesion * Admission for status epilepticus or central nervous system infection * Spinal cord injury (tetraplegia or paraplegia) * Uncontrolled status epilepticus or uncontrolled central nervous system infection * Care limitation plan * Chronic respiratory failure defined as ambulatory oxygen therapy or pressure support ventilation and/or proven COPD and/or ambulatory non-invasive CPAP therapy for sleep apnoea syndrome * More than 3 failed spontaneous breathing trials * Significant chest trauma (more than 2 broken ribs / broken sternum / with an indication of open thoracic surgery) * Surgery planned within 7 days * Tracheotomy or previous extubation outside of the protocol * Previous compromised upper airway permeability * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Adult under the protection of the law or without social assurance system * Inclusion in another clinical study about mechanical ventilation or weaning

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lise Laclautre

✉ promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr

📞 +33 4 73 754963

Principal Investigator

Russell Chabanne

STUDY DIRECTOR

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04080440 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Mechanical Ventilator Weaning. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04080440 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04080440 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04080440 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Angers, France, Bordeaux, France, Bordeaux, France, Bourg-en-Bresse, France and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04080440 clinical trial?

NCT04080440 is sponsored by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand. The principal investigator is Russell Chabanne at University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand. The trial plans to enroll 660 participants.

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