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NCT06001645 Laboratory Biomarkers and Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema in ARDS (PIE-ARDS)

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NCT ID NCT06001645
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Condition Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 110 participants
Start Date 2023-11-27
Primary Completion 2027-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Blood and bronchoalveolar fluid collection and analysisChest CT scan

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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 110 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-27 with a primary completion date of 2027-04.

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Brief Summary

Barotrauma (pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum) is a well-described complication of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), especially in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (16.1% in COVID-19, and about 6% in non-COVID-19 ARDS). Macklin effect was recently discovered by our group as an accurate radiological predictor of barotrauma in COVID-19 ARDS; the Investigators also found that density histograms automatically extracted from chest CT images provide a reliable insight into lung composition . Since lung frailty is a major issue also in non-COVID-19 ARDS, the Investigators want to confirm the predictive role of Macklin effect also in this setting. In addition, the Investigators aim to explore inflammatory profiling to decipher different biological aspects of the same clinical issue. Finally, the Investigators want to develop a specific management algorithm for patients diagnosed, according to our findings, with a specific ARDS sub phenotype characterized by increased lung frailty

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical and radiological signs of ARDS, according to Berlin criteria, requiring ICU admission; * Obtain duly signed informed consent * Availability of at least one chest CT scan during hospital stay Exclusion Criteria: • Poor quality imaging (because of motion/respiratory artefacts).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06001645 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.

Is NCT06001645 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06001645 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT06001645 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cagliari, Italy, Milan, Italy, Pisa, Italy, Potenza, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06001645 clinical trial?

NCT06001645 is sponsored by Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele. The trial plans to enroll 110 participants.

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