Comparison of Manual PAOP and Automatic PAOP (Smart Wedge) (NCT07703592) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Manual PAOP and Automatic PAOP (Smart Wedge)
30 participantsStarted 2026-07-10
Plain-language summary
The pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz) is a standard tool in intensive care for measuring and monitoring the pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP). The Swan-Ganz IQ™ model also allows automatic measurement to reduce the risk of error (Smart Wedge). However, the concordance between this automatic method and the manual method remains poorly studied in real clinical conditions and may vary depending on certain clinical situations. This study therefore aims to compare the PAOP automatically measured (Smart Wedge) with the manual PAOP measurement at bedside based on data collected in clinical practice.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years;
* Admission to an intensive care unit;
* Presence of a Swan-Ganz IQ™ pulmonary artery catheter placed as part of patient care;
* Measurement of pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) performed by the attending clinician as part of patient care.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy;
* Court-ordered protective measures.
* Refusal to participate by the patient's family members or the patient themselves.
* Cardiac output measurements by thermodilution or by continuous cardiac output analysis that cannot be interpreted.
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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Assess the agreement between PAOP values measured by the "Smart Wedge" algorithm and PAOP values analyzed by an expert in patients in shock who are being monitored via a pulmonary artery catheter (Swan Ganz IQ)