Evaluating automated ventilation for brain injury patients

Effectiveness, Safety and Efficacy of Closed-Loop Ventilation in Acute Brain Injury-Patients

Observational University of Genova · NCT06367816

This study is testing if a new automated breathing machine can help patients with severe brain injuries breathe better and recover more effectively.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 105 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Genova Academic / other
Locations1 site (Genova, GE)
Trial IDNCT06367816 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effectiveness, efficacy, and safety of the closed-loop ventilation mode INTELLiVENT-ASV in patients with acute brain injury who require invasive ventilation. The study will collect breath-by-breath data before and after switching to INTELLiVENT-ASV, allowing for a detailed analysis of its impact on both brain and lung protection. The decision to switch ventilators will be made by the attending healthcare worker based on clinical needs, and data will be gathered over a limited time frame. The goal is to determine if this advanced ventilation method can improve patient outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are intubated and receiving invasive ventilation for acute brain injury in an Intensive Care Unit.

Not a fit: Patients who are on ventilators that do not support INTELLiVENT-ASV will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the safety and effectiveness of ventilation in patients with acute brain injuries.

How similar studies have performed: While closed-loop ventilation has shown effectiveness in other critically ill patient populations, this specific application in acute brain injury patients is novel and has not been thoroughly tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* aged ≥ 18 years;
* intubated and receiving invasive ventilation for ABI;
* admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

Exclusion Criteria:

- receiving ventilation with a ventilator that does not allow INTELLiVENT-ASV

Where this trial is running

Genova, GE

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.
Conditions Brain Injuries, AcuteRespiration, ArtificialAutomation
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.