CompletedNot Applicable

ALI (Acute Lung Injury) /ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) in Oncologic Pediatric Patients

Brazil29 participantsStarted 2011-01-08

Plain-language summary

Identify pediatric oncologic patients with ALI/ARDS at GRAACC (Grupo de Apoio ao Adolescente e a Criança com Câncer) /IOP's (Instituto de Oncologia Pediátrica) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and evaluate the mechanical ventilation practice in these subjects for a 48mo period.

Who can participate

Age range

29 Days – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients admitted at the intensive care unit with diagnosis of acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome and submitted to mechanical ventilation for over 24h Exclusion Criteria: * mechanical ventilation less than 24h * absence of ALI/ARDS criteria * no neoplasm diagnosis

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Identify pediatric oncologic patients with ALI/ARDS at GRAACC's PICU and evaluate how they are mechanically ventilated

Timeframe: 2y

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01304654

SponsorGrupo de Apoio ao Adolescente e a Crianca com Cancer

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-03-30

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Who can participate

Age range

29 Days – 17 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.