The ROTAtional-USE of Interface STUDY (NCT05513508) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The ROTAtional-USE of Interface STUDY
Italy478 participantsStarted 2022-12-08
Plain-language summary
In this trial investigators will explore if a protocolized rotational use of interfaces i.e., masks, during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) compared to standard care is clinically effective and cost-effective in reducing the incidence of pressure sores in patients with hypercapnic acute respiratory failure (AHRF) treated continuously i.e., for more than 24 hours, with NPPV (to avoid intubation, as alternative to invasive ventilation and after early extubation and weaning).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age\>18 years old
* Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation or with AHRF of a different etiology needing NPPV to avoid intubation (pH \< 7.35 with PaCO2 \> 45 mmHg and partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) \< 65 mmHg plus respiratory rate \> 25 breath/min with clinical signs of respiratory muscle distress); or as alternative to invasive ventilation with a forecast of treatment of at least 24 hours admitted to the intensive care unit, intermediate respiratory care unit, respiratory medicine service or internal medicine service according to hospital organization; or patients with chronic pulmonary disease intubated for a COPD exacerbation or for pneumonia who are early extubated and weaned in the intensive care unit with NPPV with a forecast of treatment of at least 24 hours.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient with skin breakdown or non-blanchable erythema in one of the following areas i.e., nasal bridge, nasolabial fold, cheek or scalp at hospital entrance;
* Patients who refuse to consent to the study protocol;
* Patient known to be pregnant;
* Patients with contraindication to NPPV (lack of spontaneous breathing; gasping; anatomical or functional airway obstruction; gastrointestinal bleeding or ileus; coma; massive agitation; massive retention of secretions despite bronchoscopy and aggressive physiotherapy; hemodynamic instability (cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction); status post upper gastrointestinal surgery);
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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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Proportion of patients who develop new pressure sores
Timeframe: At 36 hours from randomization
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05513508
SponsorAzienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita