CompletedNot Applicable

Diaphragmatic Function in Ventilated Patients

France55 participantsStarted 2008-03

Plain-language summary

Animal studies showed that controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) can induce dysfunction of the diaphragm, resulting in an early-onset and progressive decrease in diaphragmatic force-generating capacity, called ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Invasive mechanical ventilation (tracheally intubated or tracheotomized) less than 48h.· * Duration of mechanical ventilation for at least 72h.· * Subject itself or its next of kin has given written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient is less than 18 years or more than 85 years of age· * The attending physician refuses to allow enrollment· * The patient refuses informed consent * Next of kin is unavailable or refuses informed consent· * Pregnant or breast-feeding female. * A pregnancy test will be performed in all female patients less than 60 years of age.· * Any contraindication to use cervical magnetic stimulation (mechanical cardiac assist device …).· * Presence or suspicion of prior diaphragm injury or chronic disease· * Presence or suspicion of a central nervous system (CNS) disorder, including (but not limited to): CNS infarction, bleeding, tumor, or infection

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Respiratory function parameters

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00786526

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-07

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.