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NCT06805357 Lung Recruitment During Chest Physiotherapy in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

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NCT ID NCT06805357
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Condition Intensive Care
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2024-07-23
Primary Completion 2027-06-23

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Chest Physiotherapy by Rib Cage Compressions (RCC)

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What to Expect as a Participant

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This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-23 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-23.

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Brief Summary

In intensive care, respiratory physiotherapy is an integral part of the daily care of patients under invasive mechanical ventilation. Its goals are to improve the clearance of bronchial secretions to allow for the resolution of atelectasis and alveolar recruitment, thereby enhancing respiratory mechanics and gas exchange. The most widespread technique in France is external expiratory compression of the chest. The effectiveness of this technique depends on the selection of patients (it seems to be more effective in patients with higher secretion levels) and on the practical implementation of the technique (favoring brief and vigorous compressions at the beginning of expiration). However, the effect of the artificial ventilator settings, particularly the ventilatory mode used during the respiratory physiotherapy session, has never been evaluated. The two most commonly used ventilatory modes worldwide are Volume Assist Control Ventilation (V-ACV) and pressure support ventilation (PSV). In this unit, respiratory physiotherapy under artificial ventilation is performed daily on patients with artificial ventilation with abundant secretions, regardless of the ventilatory mode.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient under assisted ventilation (in V-ACV or PSV) triggering all ventilator cycles * Patient deemed " secretive ": requiring ≥ 2 tracheal aspirations every 3 hours * Patient (or relative) who has given consent to participate in the research * Patient covered by social security Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Legal guardian required * Recent cardiac and/or thoracic and/or abdominal surgery (\< 3 months) * Rib fracture(s) * Pneumothorax and/or presence of a chest drain * Recent neurosurgery (\< 3 months) and/or proven or suspected increased intracranial pressure (ICP) * Hemodynamic instability defined as: noradrenaline ≥ 1mg/h, adrenaline ≥ 0.5 mg/h, dobutamine ≥ 5γ/kg/min. * Respiratory instability defined as: PEEP \> 10 cmH2O and/or PaO2/FiO2 \< 150 mm Hg * Pregnancy * Hemoptysis * Sever skin lesions (e.g., burns, Lyell's syndrome) * Patient under foreign health insurance

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Guillaume Pr CARTEAUX, MD,PhD

✉ guillaume.carteaux@aphp.fr

📞 01 45 17 86 38

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06805357 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Intensive Care. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06805357 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06805357 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at guillaume.carteaux@aphp.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06805357 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Créteil, France.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06805357 clinical trial?

NCT06805357 is sponsored by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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