Using bronchoscopy to treat aspiration pneumonia in the emergency department

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using fibrobronchoscopy for aspiration pneumonia in patients visiting the Emergency Department. It will create a registry of patients diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia who require aspiration of secretions, comparing outcomes between those treated with bronchoscopy and those treated with traditional laryngotracheal aspiration. The study will last for three years and will begin after receiving ethical committee approval.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

All adult patients who access the Emergency Department with a diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia and for whom the referring physician determines the need for aspiration of secretions or ingesta. Patients must have at least one of the following criteria

* Radiological evidence of pneumonia (Chest X-ray/CT scan/Chest ultrasound)
* Clinical diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia
* Presence of secretions in the upper airways
* Respiratory distress in a dysphagic patient
* Need for oxygen therapy or need to increase FiO2 in patients already on home oxygen therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lack of consent
* Age \< 18 years
* Pregnancy
* Hemorrhagic diathesis
* Malignant cardiac arrhythmias (VT, AV block excluding first-degree AV block)
* Severe airway obstruction

Where it's running

• AOU Careggi
  Florence, Tuscany/Italy, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lorenzo Pelagatti, dr — University of Florence
• Study coordinator: Lorenzo Pelagatti, Dr
• Email: pelagattil@aou-careggi.toscana.it
• Phone: +393385917317

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.