Ventilation During Transport of Mechanically Ventilated Patients After Non-Cardiac Surgery
Official title: VENtilation Modalities During Transport of PostoperatIve CRITically Ill Patients to the ICU - A Multicenter Observational Study
Run by Societa Italiana Anestesia Analgesia Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva · NCT07646249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This observational study looks at how patients who stay intubated after non-cardiac surgery are ventilated during the move from the operating room to the ICU.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Societa Italiana Anestesia Analgesia Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alessandria, Italy) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07646249 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) who are intubated after non-cardiac surgery and require postoperative invasive mechanical ventilation, with informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not require postoperative mechanical ventilation or those undergoing cardiac surgery may not see any benefit from findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter, prospective observational study describes current ventilation practices during intra-hospital transport in adults who require postoperative invasive mechanical ventilation after non-cardiac surgery. Data are collected as part of routine care to compare manual bag-ventilation with portable mechanical ventilation and their associated respiratory and hemodynamic effects. The study aims to document real-world practice and physiological stability during transport and early post-transport periods. It excludes cardiac-surgery patients and those already on preoperative ventilation. No changes to standard care are implemented. Outcomes will help clarify how different ventilation approaches relate to oxygenation, ventilation, blood pressure, and heart rate during transport.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If findings show clear advantages of one ventilation approach, practices during intra-hospital transport could be optimized to improve respiratory stability and reduce complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has described ventilation strategies during transport, but high-quality prospective data in this specific setting are limited, making this study relatively novel in scope.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * Intubated patients undergoing general anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery * Requirement for postoperative IMV * Age ≥18 years * Obtained informed consent Exclusion criteria * Patients undergoing cardiac surgery * Patients receiving preoperative mechanical ventilation prior to surgery.
Where it's running
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Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Alessandria
Alessandria, Italy, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: RICERCA SIAARTI Ufficio Ricerca Clinica, Clinical Trial Office
- Email: ricerca@siaarti.it
- Phone: 0039 06 4452816
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.