Training the diaphragm using ultrasound for patients on mechanical ventilation
Ultrasound Assessment of Diaphragmatic Muscle Exercise in Mechanically Ventilated Patients.
This study is testing if using ultrasound to help patients on mechanical ventilation strengthen their diaphragm can make it easier for them to breathe on their own again.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mansoura University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mansoura) |
| Trial ID | NCT04186325 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on patients who are on mechanical ventilation due to neurological conditions. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic exercising facilitated by ultrasound to improve the weaning process from mechanical ventilation. The approach involves careful monitoring and assessment of patients' clinical and neurological conditions to optimize the withdrawal from mechanical ventilation. The study seeks to reduce complications associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and extended hospital stays.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients on mechanical ventilation due to neurological conditions who have consent from their legal guardians.
Not a fit: Patients with severe acute lung injury, morbid obesity, chest wall deformity, direct diaphragmatic injury, cervical spine issues, or those requiring neuromuscular infusion may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the weaning process from mechanical ventilation, leading to better clinical outcomes and reduced complications for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of diaphragmatic exercising with ultrasound is novel, similar interventions in mechanical ventilation weaning have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients attached to mechanical ventilation will be included in the study after the informed consent of the legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe acute lung injury, morbid obesity, chest wall deformity, direct diaphragmatic injury, cervical spine and patients who require neuromuscular infusion will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Mansoura
- Mansoura University-Emergency hospital-ICU — Mansoura, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maha Abozeid, MD
- Email: mahazed@mans.edu.eg
- Phone: 02-01019216192
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.