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Analysis of Respiratory System Mechanics and Inflammatory Response During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (SPPLIT Trial)

Conditions
End Stage Liver Diseases
Registration Number
NCT02119585
Lead Sponsor
University of Turin, Italy
Brief Summary

During orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT), respiratory system function may be severely impaired for several reasons including anaesthesia effects, hyperdynamic volume state with fluid overload and ischemia reperfusion injury. In particular, reperfusion syndrome is characterised by the release of several inflammatory mediators such as cytokines and oxygen free radicals which may contribute to alveolar endothelial barrier dysfunction. The object of this study is to investigate the respiratory system mechanics impairment in its partitioning between lung and chest wall.

We hypothesize that impairment of respiratory system mechanics (of both lung and chest wall) occurs after reperfusion phase of liver. This impairment is associated with the systemic inflammatory response following liver reperfusion.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • orthotopic liver transplantation
  • valid informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18 yrs

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Elastance of Respiratory System, Lung and Chest Wallat 24 hours after liver reperfusion
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inflammatory mediators in plasma samplesbaseline, 90 minutes, 3 hours and 24 hours after reperfusion phase
Inflammatory mediators in urine samplesbaseline, 90 minutes, 3 hours and 24 hours after reperfusion phase
Acute respiratory failure28 days
hospital length of stay28 days
Ventilator free days28 days
ICU length of stay28 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Azienda Ospedaliera Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino

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Turin, Italy

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