Randomized Study of TransAeris® System in Cardiac Surgery Patients at Risk of Prolonged Mechanica… (NCT04899856) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Randomized Study of TransAeris® System in Cardiac Surgery Patients at Risk of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
United States40 participantsStarted 2021-08-10
Plain-language summary
This study will be conducted as a randomized trial of the TransAeris system for the prevention and treatment of ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD) in patients identified prior to surgery to be at greater risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV).
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Subject is undergoing an open cardiac procedure by median sternotomy
. Subject is at risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation according to one or more of the following criteria:
. Subject is at least 22 years of age
. Informed consent has been obtained from the patient
Exclusion criteria
. Subject is on invasive mechanical ventilation prior to procedure
. Subject has known or pre-existing phrenic nerve paralysis
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Number of subjects experiencing serious device-related adverse effects
Timeframe: 60 days after implantation
2
Proportion of subjects weaned at 48 hours and 120 hours