Non Invasive Ventilation in Abdominal Postoperative Period (NCT01971892) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Non Invasive Ventilation in Abdominal Postoperative Period
France300 participantsStarted 2013-05
Plain-language summary
Acute respiratory failure may occur early in the postoperative course, requiring endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation in selected patients, thus increasing morbidity and mortality and prolonging intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay.We will perform a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial to compare the efficacy of non invasive ventilation (NIV) which associated pressure support ventilation (PSV: 5 to 15 cmH2O) and positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP: 5 to 10 cmH2O) with standard oxygen therapy in the treatment of postoperative acute respiratory failure. We also set out to examine the hypothesis that early application of NIV may prevent intubation and mechanical ventilation in patients who develop acute respiratory failure after abdominal surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Eligibility :
* age of more than 18 years
* scheduled for elective or not elective abdominal surgery requiring laparotomy or laparoscopy and general anesthesia.
Inclusion :
* acute respiratory failure occurring within the seven days of the surgery procedure which is defined as presence and persistence for at least 30 min and at least one of the two followings: 1) a respiratory rate of more than 30 breaths per minute and 2) clinical signs suggestive of respiratory muscle fatigue, increased work of breathing, or both, such as use of respiratory accessory muscles, paradoxical motion of the abdomen, or retraction of intercostal spaces
* hypoxemia defined by a PaO2 lower than 60 mmHg in ambient air or lower than 80 mmHg under 15 liters O2 or an arterial O2 saturation by pulse-oximetry (SpO2) lower than 90% (PaO2/FiO2\< 200 mmHg).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency procedure surgery (operation that must be performed as soon as possible and no longer than 12 hours after inclusion in the study)
* previous recruitment into another trial.
* Cardiopulmonary arrest
* Glasgow coma scale \<8
* Absence of airway protective gag reflex
* Upper airway obstruction
* Pregnancy.
* Patients who refuse to undergo endotracheal intubation, whatever the initial therapeutic approach
* Chronic home non invasive ventilation
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
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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
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The primary end point for the comparison between noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and standard oxygen therapy will be the tracheal intubation within 7 days after the initiation of treatment.
Timeframe: primary end point will be evaluated within 7 days after the initiation of treatment.