Effects of Different Assisted Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Lung Injury (ALI)/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Patients

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects in terms of gas exchange, respiratory mechanics and comfort of breathing, of different assisted mechanical ventilation in ALI/ARDS patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult Lung Diseases Respiration Disorders Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Policlinico Hospital

Milan, 20122, Italy

About this study

ALI/ARDS patients (during assisted ventilation) will be ventilated with different types of assisted ventilation (pressure support, pressure support plus sigh, BIPAP, variable ventilation) and gas exchange, comfort of breathing, respiratory mechanics and pattern of breathing will be measured.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with ALI/ARDS

Exclusion criteria

COPD patients
Barotrauma
Hemodynamic instability
Age less than 18

Treatment and study plan

Mechanical ventilation

Other

Four different types of assisted ventilation (pressure support, pressure support plus sigh, BIPAP, variable ventilation)

Primary outcomes

Gas exchange and respiratory mechanics

Time frame: 5 minutes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Policlinico Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Different Assisted Mechanical Ventilation in ALI/ARDS Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Dec 20, 2005
Registry last updated: Apr 28, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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