CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluating Air Leak Detection in Intubated Patients

Israel76 participantsStarted 2013-09

Plain-language summary

This trial is designed to assess the effectiveness of the AnapnoGaurd 100 system relative to standard of care (SOC) Control, in the course of mechanical ventilation and intubation. The main effectiveness aspect of this trial is the AnapnoGaurd 100's ability to reduce leaks between the endotracheal tube and the trachea walls as a result of the cuff pressure management. Since the primary outcome can't be measured by any method other than the investigational device, the study groups will be treated as follows: * The Treatment group in this study will be treated with the fully functional AnapnoGaurd 100 device (per its intended use), * The Control group will be treated with the AnapnoGuard device, where the cuff control will be disabled (off) and the cuff management will be done according to SOC. Effectiveness will be measured by the duration and level of carbon dioxide (CO2) leakage around the endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff, from the lungs to the subglottic space and safety will be measured by adverse events (AEs).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age above 18 (men and women);
. Subject is expected to receive mechanical ventilation for more than 12 hours;
. Connection of the ETT to the AnapnoGuard system within 12 hours from intubation initiation;
. Subject or subject's legally acceptable representative signed the Informed Consent Form

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

CO2 Leakage Above the ETT Cuff, Measured Over Time.

Timeframe: Subjects will be followed for the duration of endotracheal intubation, an expected average of 4 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01857986

SponsorHospitech Respiration

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-03

Results submitted2016-09-06

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