Detecting patient-ventilator mismatches using machine learning

Automated Detection and Classification of Patient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony With a Machine Learning Algorithm

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital · NCT06506123

This study is testing a new machine learning tool to see if it can better spot problems between patients and their ventilators compared to the traditional methods used by experts.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (São Paulo, São Paulo)
Trial IDNCT06506123 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a machine learning algorithm in detecting and classifying patient-ventilator dyssynchronies compared to traditional methods used by mechanical ventilation experts. The study will analyze data from patients on assisted or assist-controlled mechanical ventilation, utilizing esophageal pressure waveforms alongside mechanical ventilator data. By comparing the algorithm's accuracy to the gold-standard assessments made by experts, the study seeks to improve the detection of dyssynchronies, which can significantly impact patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients receiving assisted or assist-controlled mechanical ventilation and monitored with an esophageal pressure balloon.

Not a fit: Patients whose families refuse participation or those not under mechanical ventilation will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and timely detection of patient-ventilator dyssynchronies, improving patient care in respiratory failure.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of machine learning in medical diagnostics is growing, this specific approach to detecting patient-ventilator dyssynchronies is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects under assisted or assist-controlled mechanical ventilation and monitored with esophageal pressure balloon.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal from patient's family or attending physician

Where this trial is running

São Paulo, São Paulo

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Respiratory Failure, mechanical ventilation, artificial intelligence

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.