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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05849779

NCT05849779 Inhaled Sevoflurane for ARDS Prevention

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NCT ID NCT05849779
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Condition Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2023-07-24
Primary Completion 2026-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Inhaled sedation with sevofluraneIntravenous sedation (current practice)

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.

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Brief Summary

This study focuses on patients who are at risk of developing a serious, life-threatening respiratory disease called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), which severely disrupts the function of their lungs. Preclinical studies have shown that the use of a volatile anesthetic agent such as Sevoflurane could be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of this respiratory condition. By improving gas exchange and attenuating pulmonary inflammation in particular, this agent would make it possible to prevent deterioration or to restore pulmonary function more rapidly. Half of the patients will receive inhaled sedation with sevoflurane and the other half will receive intravenous sedation already routinely used in participating ICUs (typically propofol, dexmedetomidine or a benzodiazepine, i.e. drugs approved for sedation). The aim of this study is to assess whether the use of Sevoflurane could be beneficial in the prevention of ARDS.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years 2. Admitted to participating ICUs with at least one known risk factor for ARDS and a LIPS equals to, or greater than, 4 (Appendix D)105 3. Patient under invasive mechanical ventilation 4. With expected duration of sedation superior or equal to 4 hours 5. Affiliation to the French Sécurité Sociale Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under judicial protection, guardianship or supervision, as defined by art L1121-8 of the Public Health Code * Patient under psychiatric care as defined by art. L1121-6 of the Public Health Code * Patient deprived of their freedom by judiciary or administrative order * Known pregnancy * Presence of ARDS prior to randomization * Endotracheal ventilation for greater than 24 hours prior to randomization * Home mechanical ventilation (non-invasive ventilation or via tracheotomy) except for CPAP/BIPAP used solely for sleep-disordered breathing * Tidal volume of 6 mL/kg predicted body weight (PBW) below 200 mL (i.e. height inferior to 134cm for a man and 139cm for a woman) * Moribund patient, i.e. not expected to survive 24 hours despite intensive care * Previous hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction to sevoflurane or to the intravenous sedation agent routinely used in the participating ICU (such as midazolam, propofol, or dexmedetomidine) * Absolute contra-indications to the intravenous sedation agent routinely used in the participating ICU (such as midazolam, propofol, or dexmedetomidine) * Medical history of malignant hyperthermia * Long QT syndrome at risk of arrhythmic events * Medical history of liver disease attributed to previous exposure to a halogenated agent (including sevoflurane) * Suspected or proven intracranial hypertension * Enrollment in another interventional trial with direct impact on oxygenation

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lise Laclautre

✉ llaclautre_perrier@chu-clermontferrand.fr

📞 +33473754963

Principal Investigator

Matthieu JABAUDON

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05849779 clinical trial?

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

What phase is the NCT05849779 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 80 participants.

Is NCT05849779 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05849779 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at llaclautre_perrier@chu-clermontferrand.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05849779 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05849779 clinical trial?

NCT05849779 is sponsored by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand. The principal investigator is Matthieu JABAUDON at University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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