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Early Detection of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pneumonia, Ventilator-associated
Interventions
Other: Collection of exhaled breath condensate
Registration Number
NCT02753608
Lead Sponsor
Jena University Hospital
Brief Summary

The study goal consists in the sequential collection of exhaled breath condensates (EBC) from patients receiving invasive ventilation. Subsequent Raman spectroscopy aims at the identification of putative biomarkers that could enable rapid early distinction of Ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Detailed Description

Diagnostics of VAP relies on two complementary strategies: meeting pre-defined clinical criteria and evidence of pathogens in the lower respiratory tract. Mere reliance on clinical symptoms, such as radiologic evidence, systemic signs of inflammation and indices of compromised pulmonary function reportedly lead to misdiagnosis. Current diagnostic procedures recommend gathering of evidence for new or progressive lung infiltrates from serial chest radiographies, together with co-existing clinical signs of impaired respiratory function. Microbiological confirmation of pathogen presence requires examination of airway secretions collected by invasive bronchoalveolar lavage which demands specific technical skills and staff training. Although verification of causal pathogens is essential for the introduction of targeted antibiotic therapy, the procedure is time-consuming and qualitative in reportedly less than 30 % of the cases. Furthermore, the currently adopted diagnostic approaches are based on sporadic information sampling and do not support continuous monitoring and evaluation of the effect of therapeutic interventions. All above-listed flaws and shortcomings emphasize the need for rapid, reliable and non-invasive recognition of VAP, preferably in a setting that would permit continuous bedside monitoring and timely introduction of targeted drug therapy.

The study objective consists in sequential collection of exhaled breath condensates (EBC) in ICU patients receiving invasive ventilation. The EBC samples will be subjected to determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles by Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy (SRS) which, upon individual matching to routinely collected clinical parameters, may become putative biomarkers for the early recognition of VAP. Evidence has accumulated in support of the assumption that certain metabolites in EBC might display significant profile differences as to their size, hydrophobicity and electrical charge. Identification of VAP-specific profiles of VOC will provide the basis for the generation of a data base enabling the construction and standardization of a bedside device for continuous real-time point-of-care monitoring of VAP hazard in patients on invasive ventilation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • ICU patients on invasive ventilation
  • Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Glucocorticoid dosage above 0.3 mg/kg Prednisolone equivalent over more than 3 weeks
  • Treatment with recognized T cell immunosuppressant (cyclosporine, Tumor Necrosis Factor antagonists) or nucleoside analogues during the preceding 90 days
  • Inherited severe immunodeficiency
  • Solid organ or stem cell transplant recipients
  • Anti-cancer chemotherapy during the preceding 90 days

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)Collection of exhaled breath condensateCollection of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in patients displaying clinical signs of VAP
No ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)Collection of exhaled breath condensateCollection of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in patients without clinical signs of VAP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Raman spectra of volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath condensates in the absence or presence of VAP24 hours upon clinical diagnosis confirmation

Raman spectrum of volatile organic compounds

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Jena University Hospital

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Jena, Thuringia, Germany

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