Ultrasound Assessment of the Thickening Fraction of the Respiratory Muscles for Predicting Weanin… (NCT06724302) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound Assessment of the Thickening Fraction of the Respiratory Muscles for Predicting Weaning Outcomes
80 participantsStarted 2025-01
Plain-language summary
The accuracy of ultrasound assessment of the thickening fraction of the diaphragm, parasternal intercostal, and abdominal expiratory muscles for predicting weaning outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients. A prospective observational study
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Resolution or improvement of the disease leading to MV.
. Adequate oxygenation, indicated by arterial oxygen partial pressure to inspired oxygen fraction (PaO2/FiO2) ≥ 200 mmHg, both with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ≤ 5 cmH2O and rapid shallow breathing index\< 105.
. Adequate pulmonary function, indicated by a RR\<30 breaths/min with VT ≥5 mL/kg ideal body weight (IBW) and no significant respiratory acidosis with normal serum electrolytes.
. Stable hemodynamics status, without or with minimal vasopressors
. Conscious and cooperative patient
. Absence of excessive tracheobronchial secretion (\<3 times suction in the past 8 hours).
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnancy.
. Presence of tracheostomy, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, or hemothorax.
. Presence of rib fractures.
. Pre-existing cervical spinal injury, history or final diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders, and diaphragmatic paralysis or disorders
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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determine the accuracy of the thickening fraction of the diaphragm, parasternal muscles and abdominal expiratory muscles in predicting weaning outcome.