Thenar Tissue Oxygen Concentration (StO2): A Non-invasive Surrogate for Central Venous Oxygen Sat… (NCT02476630) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Thenar Tissue Oxygen Concentration (StO2): A Non-invasive Surrogate for Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (ScvO2)
United States69 participantsStarted 2015-07
Plain-language summary
Oxygen concentration for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and during admission to an intensive care unit is important outcome measure for clinical care. Currently, the tool used to monitor the oxygen concentration is a central venous access positioned in the superior vena cava or in the pulmonary artery to monitor the central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2). However, it is invasive and not always possible due to a lack of a central line access. In this research study, the investigator would like use a noninvasive means for the ScvO2 by using the thenar tissue oxygen concentration (StO2). The primary aim for the study is to determine if the thenar StO2 correlates with ScvO2 and can serve as a noninvasive surrogate for ScvO2.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Month – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Age less than 1 month or more than 21 years
. Burns of the hand
. Infection of hand
. Fracture of upper extremity
. Hematoma of hand over thenar eminence
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Measurement of tissue oxygen concentration (StO2) percentage