CompletedNot Applicable

Use of Diaphragm Ultrasound and Evaluation of Respiratory Parameters in Determining Weaning Success in Geriatric Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2023-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-based diaphragmatic measurements in predicting weaning success in patients aged 65 and older who are receiving mechanical ventilation. Additionally, it seeks to contribute to the clinical decision-making process by examining the relationship between these measurements and conventional weaning parameters.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years and older * Admitted to ICU * Intubated and mechanically ventilated for at least 24 hours * Clinically decided to wean from mechanical ventilation Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have mechanically ventilated for more than 14 days * Those who have been tracheostomized * Those with preexisting diaphragm or lung pathologies * Those who had cardiothoracic surgery * Those with muscular or musculoskeletal diseases * Those with Glasgow Coma Scale lower than 10T without sedation

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

Diaphragm Thickness Measurement

Timeframe: Within 24 hours prior to weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Diaphragmatic Excursion Measurement

Timeframe: Within 24 hours prior to weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Diaphragm Thickening Fraction

Timeframe: Within 24 hours prior to weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07044063

SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

65 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.

What they're measuring

Diaphragm Thickness Measurement

Timeframe: Within 24 hours prior to weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Diaphragmatic Excursion Measurement

Timeframe: Within 24 hours prior to weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Diaphragm Thickening Fraction

Timeframe: Within 24 hours prior to weaning from mechanical ventilation.