Standardising Terminology, Classification, Diagnostic Recognition and Reporting of Patient-ventil… (NCT07638540) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Standardising Terminology, Classification, Diagnostic Recognition and Reporting of Patient-ventilator Interactions: Protocol for an International Delphi Consensus Study
Kuwait50 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Patient-ventilator interaction describes how a mechanically ventilated patient's breathing effort aligns with ventilator support. Terminology and classification of abnormal patient-ventilator interaction remain inconsistent across clinical practice, research, and education. The INTERACT study is an international modified Delphi consensus study that will invite multidisciplinary experts to rate and refine statements on terminology, classification, diagnostic recognition, and reporting standards for patient-ventilator interaction. The study aims to develop an internationally agreed glossary, taxonomy, and minimum reporting dataset to improve communication, education, research comparability, and future automated detection systems.
Who can participate
Age range
30 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:
* At least 10 years of experience managing invasively ventilated adult patients with demonstrated patient-ventilator interaction expertise; or authorship of at least two peer-reviewed publications related to patient-ventilator interaction, asynchrony, waveform analysis, or respiratory monitoring; or participation in at least one regional or international guideline, task force, or consensus process related to mechanical ventilation or patient-ventilator interaction.
* Ability to provide electronic informed consent.
* Ability to participate in iterative Delphi survey rounds.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Declines or withdraws electronic informed consent.
* Unable to complete Delphi surveys in English.
* Does not meet the predefined expertise criteria.
* Duplicate representation from the same institution if institutional representation limits are exceeded.
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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Consensus on patient-ventilator interaction terminology, classification, diagnostic recognition, and reporting statements
Timeframe: Through completion of Delphi rounds, anticipated within 12 months