Comparing ECG results in COVID-19 patients in different positions
Comparison of Prone Position and Standard Electrocardiogram in COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective Study in Specialized COVID-19
This study is testing how lying on your stomach or back affects heart readings in COVID-19 patients with breathing problems to see if it helps doctors spot heart issues better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Khon Kaen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Khon Kaen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05047835 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare the electrical parameters of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in COVID-19 patients positioned either prone or supine. It focuses on patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and investigates how the prone position may affect ECG readings, particularly in relation to new-onset cardiac conditions associated with COVID-19. The study will analyze differences in various ECG parameters, such as amplitude and duration of specific intervals, and will involve cardiologists in diagnosing conditions based on the ECG results from both positions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are COVID-19 patients aged 18 to 80 who are admitted to a specialized ward and exhibit pulmonary infiltration.
Not a fit: Patients who are intubated, in cardiac arrest, or unable to undergo ECG due to anatomical defects or skin issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of cardiac complications in COVID-19 patients and improve diagnostic accuracy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific effects of prone positioning on ECG in COVID-19 patients, the approach of studying cardiac implications in ARDS has shown promise in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * COVID-19 patients who were admitted to the COVID-19 specialized ward * Age 18 -80 years old * Suffered from pulmonary infiltration Exclusion Criteria: * Intubated patients * Cardiac arrest patients whether at presentation or during the study period * ECG cannot be performed due to anatomical defects or superficial skin problems
Where this trial is running
Khon Kaen
- Khon Kaen Unversity — Khon Kaen, Thailand (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Praew Kotruchin, MD, PhD.
- Email: kpraew@kku.ac.th
- Phone: +66366869
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.