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NCT06483984 Noninvasive Ventilation Facemasks Favoring Carbon Dioxide Washout

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NCT ID NCT06483984
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Condition Respiratory Insufficiency
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2024-11-15
Primary Completion 2026-10-01

Eligibility & Interventions

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

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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 20 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-01.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this randomized cross-over trial is to assess the physiological effects of three different facemasks for noninvasive ventilation (Nivairo, Visairo, Optiniv) in patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Acute respiratory failure with * PaCO2 ≥ 45 mmHg; * Arterial pH \< 7.35; * Signed written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Respiratory rate \< 12 bpm; * Immediate need for intubation; * Haemodynamic instability (Systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg or mean arterial pressure \<65 mmHg) and/or lactic acidosis (lactate \>5 mmol/L) and/or clinically diagnosed shock; * Metabolic Acidosis; * Recent head surgery or anatomy that prevent the application of facemasks; * Any contraindications to oesophageal balloon insertion and/or electrical impedance tomography (EIT) belt placement. * Any contraindications to facemask noninvasive ventilation.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Domenico Luca Grieco, MD

✉ domenicoluca.grieco@unicatt.it

📞 +39063015

Principal Investigator

Massimo Antonelli, MD

STUDY CHAIR

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06483984 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT06483984 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06483984 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at domenicoluca.grieco@unicatt.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06483984 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06483984 clinical trial?

NCT06483984 is sponsored by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. The principal investigator is Massimo Antonelli, MD at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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