Comparison of Two Tests in the Assessment of the Accuracy of Esophageal Pressure Variations Measurement During Mechanical Ventilation

Completed

• Conditions: Esophageal Pressure Measurement

• Registration Number: NCT02036788
• Lead Sponsor: Policlinico Hospital

Brief Summary

Esophageal pressure measurement, obtained with the use of an esophageal balloon catheter, is fundamental to assess mechanical characteristics of the respiratory system during mechanical ventilation. The correct positioning of the catheter (usually at the medium third of the esophagus) is crucial for an accurate measurement of esophageal pressure. Usually the correct positioning of the catheter is verified with an occlusion test (If the patient is breathing spontaneously) or with thoraco-abdominal compressions (if the patient is sedated and paralyzed). Aim of this study is to compare the accuracy of these two methods at different PEEP and esophageal catheter positions.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-12
• Study First Submitted: 2014-01-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-01-13
• Study First Posted: 2014-01-15
• Primary Completion: 2014-12
• Study Completion: 2015-09
• Status Verified: 2016-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 2016-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Mechanical ventilation for clinical purposes

Exclusion Criteria

• Hemodynamic instability
• Esophageal diseases
• Refusal of the patient

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correct esophageal catheter balloon position	10 minutes after the start of the study

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico; 🇮🇹 Milan, Italy