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NCT06988111 Management of Post-operative Respiratory Failure by Using NIV and High Velocity Nasal Insufflation (HVNI)

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NCT ID NCT06988111
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Assiut University
Condition Respiratory Failure Without Hypercapnia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2025-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-07-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BIPAPVapotherm

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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 180 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.

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Brief Summary

Postoperative respiratory failure (PORF) remains a critical driver of morbidity, mortality, and incremental care costs in surgical populations. Traditional escalation often involves invasive mechanical ventilation, which is associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stays, and increased resource burden.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria: * Age above 18 years * within 48 hours after major surgery * PAO2/FIO2 less than 200 * Signs of respiratory distress and respiratory rate (RR) more than 25 cycles/minute Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 years * Pregnant ladies * Orofacial trauma or burns * Active Gastrointestinal bleeding

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ahmad M. Shaddad, MD

✉ shaddad_ahmad@aun.edu.eg

📞 +201111171930

Principal Investigator

Ahmad M. Shaddad, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Assuit Univeristy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06988111 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Respiratory Failure Without Hypercapnia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06988111 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06988111 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shaddad_ahmad@aun.edu.eg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06988111 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Asyut, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06988111 clinical trial?

NCT06988111 is sponsored by Assiut University. The principal investigator is Ahmad M. Shaddad, MD at Assuit Univeristy. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.

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