Outcome of Children Post Mechanical Ventilation (NCT05227989) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Outcome of Children Post Mechanical Ventilation
Canada100 participantsStarted 2022-12-01
Plain-language summary
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving therapy widely used in PICU, but not without adverse effects. The mid-term outcome of mechanically ventilated children who survive critical illness is still poorly defined, in terms of respiratory status, functionality, and quality of life. This lack of knowledge can lead to delays in management and thus hinder the recovery of children.
The aim of this study is to determine the impact on the functional and respiratory outcome of pediatric patients after a stay a PICU of the province of Quebec.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 18 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:
* Patients \< 18 years of age;
* Admission to a PICU at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine (CHUSJ), Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec - Université Laval (CHUL) or Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS);
* Patients with invasive mechanical ventilation for ≥48 hours.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients admitted for congenital heart surgery
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.
1Since this study is looking at functional status in children after mechanical ventilation, how does my child's current condition compare to what this study is tracking, and would our experience add meaningful information to what researchers are trying to learn?
2Post Intensive Care Syndrome can affect children physically, emotionally, and cognitively — which of these areas is my child most at risk for, and how would participating in this study help us monitor those specific outcomes?
3The recruitment status for this study is listed as 'unknown' — can you find out whether this study is still actively enrolling or if it has stopped, and how that affects whether it's even an option for us right now?
4Since this is listed as Phase NA, which suggests it's an observational or data-collection study rather than a treatment trial, does that mean there's no experimental intervention involved, and what would actually be required of my child and our family if we took part?
5Are there other follow-up programs or studies tracking recovery in children after mechanical ventilation that might be a better fit for us, or would this study work alongside the standard care my child is already receiving?
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.