High Velocity Nasal Insufflation Versus Non Invasive Ventilation in COPD Patients With Acute Hype… (NCT07561177) | Clinical Trial Compass
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High Velocity Nasal Insufflation Versus Non Invasive Ventilation in COPD Patients With Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
Egypt66 participantsStarted 2023-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized clinical trial that compares two methods of non-invasive respiratory support in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) complicated by acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.
Eligible adult patients admitted with this condition will be randomly assigned to receive either High-Flow Nasal Insufflation (HVNI) or Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV).
The main goal of the study is to evaluate changes in blood gas levels, especially carbon dioxide (PaCO2), after one hour of treatment. Secondary outcomes include the need for invasive ventilation, length of hospital stay, changes in breathing rate, and in-hospital outcomes.
The study aims to determine whether HVNI can provide a safe and effective alternative to NIV in this group of patients.
Who can participate
Age range
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:
Adults aged ≥18 years Diagnosis of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (PaCO2 \> 45 mmHg with acidosis or indication for ventilatory support) Indication for non-invasive ventilatory support Hemodynamically stable patients Ability to provide informed consent or legal representative consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Age \<18 years Immediate need for invasive mechanical ventilation (e.g., apnea, respiratory arrest, severe respiratory distress) Severe hypoxemia (PaO2 \< 55 mmHg despite oxygen therapy) Severe acidosis (pH \< 7.25) with hypercapnia Neuromuscular disease Unstable hemodynamics (SBP \< 90 mmHg or MAP \< 65 mmHg despite resuscitation) Hypercapnic respiratory failure due to non-COPD causes Contraindications to HVNI or NIV (facial trauma, obstruction, severe agitation, etc.) Pregnancy BMI \> 30 kg/m²
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
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Change in arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2)
Timeframe: Baseline and 1 hour after randomization