The Role of Chest Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Pediatric Ventilator Weaning (NCT04011852) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Role of Chest Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Pediatric Ventilator Weaning
Brazil83 participantsStarted 2019-09-26
Plain-language summary
To correlate the data obtained by Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) during the spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) on a T-piece, in children, with failure in the trial and Extubation failure.
Observe if the EIT monitoring will be able to detect the children that will fail earlier than the SBT performed alone.
Method: A cross-sectional, prospective study to explore the potential benefits of monitoring with EIT during weaning.
Who can participate
Age range
28 Days – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Children who are on mechanical ventilation for a period of more than 24 hours, between 28 days of age and 15 years, who are admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of the Children's Institute in Brazil
Exclusion Criteria:
* Upper Airway Obstruction
* Diaphragmatic hernia or diaphragmatic paralysis
* Chronic use of mechanical ventilation
* Cyanogenic congenital heart disease
* Primary pulmonary hypertension
* Neuromuscular disease
* Tracheostomy
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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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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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
1
Correlate Electrical impedance tomography to Extubation failure
Timeframe: 48 hours
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Correlate Electrical impedance tomography to spontaneous breathing trial failure