Physiological Effects and Safety of Continuous High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation in ICU Patients
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Atelectasis, Postoperative, Hypoxia, Critical Illness. Basic parameters: 18 months — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- China
- Next step
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Overview
Atelectasis, hypoxemia, and ineffective sputum clearance are common problems in ICU patients. Continuous High-Frequency Oscillation (CHFO) is often considered to have a protective effect on the lungs. CHFO provides effective gas exchange at supraphysiological frequencies while minimizing pressure fluctuations, producing tidal volumes smaller than dead space, and adjusting around a continuously expanding pressure to optimize end-expiratory lung volume (EELV), thereby improving lung function by achieving and maintaining lung recruitment. However, the physiological effects and safety of CHFO in awake critically ill patients are still lacking relevant research. The objective of this study is to evaluate the comfort, safety, and efficacy of CHFO in awake critically ill patients.
Detailed description
This is an interventional study evaluating the beneficial impact of CHFO (Continuous High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation) in awake ICU patients with atelectasis on ventilatory function.
This therapeutic study aims to treat patients using the CHFO machine (MetaNeb system). The study involves comparing pulmonary pathophysiological parameters before and after CHFO treatment in awake patients with atelectasis.
The primary outcome is the difference in chest electrical impedance tomography (EIT) measurements taken at the end of CHFO treatment (10 minutes) compared to the baseline value measured at the beginning of the protocol.
The minimum number of subjects to enroll in this study is 45 patients. Intermediate analyses are planned after every 5 patients to reassess the required number of patients.
Baseline data collected at the beginning of the protocol include pulse oximetry and measurements of heart rate and blood pressure. During the treatment, pulse oximetry and measurements of heart rate and blood pressure will be collected. At the end of the treatment, arterial blood gas analysis, heart rate, and blood pressure will be measured. EIT data will be collected at 10 minutes before the start of CHFO, during treatment, and 10 minutes after the treatment. At the end of the treatment, collect patients' subjective ratings of treatment comfort.
Interventions
- Device High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
Administer 10 minutes of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in awake ICU patients.
Primary outcome measures
- EIT [Time frame: Baseline, during the treatment, and at the end of the intervention (10th minute).]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- SpO2 before, during and after the CHOF treatment [Time frame: Baseline, during the treatment, and at the end of the intervention (10th minute).]
- Mean arterial pressure [Time frame: Baseline, during the treatment, and at the end of the intervention (10th minute).]
- Comfort Rating [Time frame: Within 10 minutes after the treatment]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients older than 18 and younger than 90 years;
- Admitted to the ICU after December 1, 2024, who are alert, with a GCS of 15, normal comprehension, and able to communicate clearly through speech or writing.
- Patients with atelectasis, who are receiving oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, or are on a ventilator via tracheostomy.
- Signed informed consent for MetaNeb treatment.
Exclusion criteria
- Refusal to participate in the proposed study.
- Age < 10 years;
- Pregnancy;
- Significant hemodynamic instability defined as an increase of more than 20% in catecholamine doses in the last hour, despite optimization of blood volume, for a target mean blood pressure between 65 and 75 mmHg.
- Participation in another trial within 30 days prior to meeting eligibility criteria;
- Severe chronic respiratory disease requiring long-term oxygen therapy or home mechanical ventilation;
- Pneumothorax. With a clear tracheoesophageal fistula
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University — Shanghai
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06702813 · ZSZZ202411