Application to improve mechanical ventilation quality and safety
Respiratory Knowledge Portal Application to Reduce Ventilator Associated Events, Ventilator Induced Lung Injury and Alarm Parameter Variance
This study is testing a new app that helps ICU teams use mechanical ventilation more safely and effectively to improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Galveston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06737432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing the quality of mechanical ventilation in ICU patients by utilizing a computer and phone application designed to monitor and reduce ventilator-associated events (VAEs). The application aims to operationalize best practice protocols and improve compliance among ICU teams, thereby minimizing the risks associated with mechanical ventilation. By leveraging real-time data from computerized ventilators and biomedical integration systems, the study seeks to automate feedback mechanisms that can lead to better patient outcomes. The intervention involves the use of RKP Monitoring Software to track and manage ventilator settings effectively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 0-100 who require invasive mechanical ventilation in monitored ICUs at the Galveston campus.
Not a fit: Patients who are on high-frequency ventilation or require ECMO will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this application could significantly reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated events, leading to improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar computerized monitoring approaches in improving mechanical ventilation safety and quality.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects requiring invasive mechanical ventilation. 2. Subjects is in one of the monitored Galveston campus ICUs. 3. Ages 0-100 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Is in an ICU not monitored by RKP. 2. Adults on high frequency ventilation (pediatric patients are NOT excluded). 3. Any patient requiring ECMO.
Where this trial is running
Galveston, Texas
- University of Texas Medical Branch — Galveston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Brian K Walsh, PhD, RRT
- Email: bkwalsh@utmb.edu
- Phone: 409-772-9283
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.