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NCT Number: NCT05532033

High Flow Nasal Cannula and Diaphragmatic Function

Prospective randomized study investigating the effect of postoperative oxygen delivery on diaphragmatic function. Two different modalities of oxygen delivery will be compared: high flow nasal cannula versus standard oxygen therapy with facial mask

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Key information

Conditions

Diaphragm Injury Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Università di Ferrara

Ferrara, 44121, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients scheduled for elective thoracic surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • ASA score >3
  • Body mass index > 35 kg/m2
  • History of neuromuscular disease
  • History of thoracic surgery
  • Phrenic nerve paisy

Treatment and study plan

High Flow Nasal Cannula

Device

A device able to delivery high flow oxygen therapy

Facial Mask

Device

standard oxygen therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of diaphragmatic dysfunction

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

    Ultrasound evaluation of diaphragmatic dysfunction

Secondary outcomes

  1. Postoperative pulmonary complication

    Time frame: 7 days after surgery

    Incidence of postoperative pulmonary complication

Other outcomes

  1. Days without oxygen support

    Time frame: 7 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Università degli Studi di Ferrara

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of High Flow Nasal Cannula vs Standard Oxygen Therapy on Diaphragmatic Function After Thoracic Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 8, 2022
Registry last updated
Oct 24, 2023

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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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