Janus Kinase Inhibition to Prevent Ventilator-induced Diaphragm Dysfunction
United States70 participantsStarted 2019-09-03
Plain-language summary
We intend, with this study, to prove that blocking the molecular mechanisms whose blockade prevents VIDD in animals, will indeed prevent the development of VIDD in humans as well. We believe that this evidence will serve as the required basis for proceeding with large, ICU-based clinical trial(s) of a drug to prevent VIDD.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing esophagectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with more than mild pulmonary dysfunction
* Patients with any neuromuscular disease that might compromise diaphragm function
* Patients with abnormal liver or kidney function
* Patients taking any immunosuppressant medication (including prednisone) or antifungal medications
* History of tuberculosis
* Weight loss of \>5% of body weight over previous 6 months
* Pregnancy
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
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Prevention of ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction by JAK inhibition
Timeframe: 5-6 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03681275
SponsorStanford University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2025-11-30
Contact for this trial
Cheyenne A Clinical Research Coordinator, B.S, M.S