Thoracic Fluid Content by Electrical Cardiometry Versus Lung Ultrasound in Mechanically Ventilate… (NCT05272982) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Thoracic Fluid Content by Electrical Cardiometry Versus Lung Ultrasound in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Egypt85 participantsStarted 2022-03-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the accuracy of the total thoracic fluid content (TFC) measured by electrical cardiometry with accuracy of lung ultrasound score in prediction of weaning outcome in mechanically ventilated patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 85 mechanically ventilated patients for ≥ 48 hours
* Aged 18-65 years
* Both sex
* Fulfilled the weaning readiness criteria
* Scheduled for spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) using pressure support ventilation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients.
* Interstitial lung fibrosis.
* Patients with lung resection.
* Pulmonary embolism.
* Patients with fluid overload due to heart, renal or hepatic failure.
* Cardiac patients with ejection fraction less than 40%, cardiomyopathy, congenital or valvular heart diseases.
* Pneumothorax.
* Pleural or pericardial effusion.
* Pregnancy.
* Patients with injuries, burns, or wounds which precluded the proper application of the device electrodes or the ultrasound transducer.
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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Comparing the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) for thoracic fluid content (TFC) and lung ultrasound score.