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Clinical Trials/NCT06644508
NCT06644508
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The Efficient PICU Fluid Care Evaluation

Radboud University Medical Center3 sites in 1 country90 target enrollmentOctober 2024

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
Sponsor
Radboud University Medical Center
Enrollment
90
Locations
3
Primary Endpoint
Cumulative fluid balance on day 3 in ml/kg
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate and prevent fluid overload in critically ill, mechanically ventilated children. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  1. What is the effect of a restrictive fluid strategy on cumulative fluid balance on day three of invasive mechanical ventilation?
  2. What is the feasibility (e.g. adherence to target intake, fluid balance and nutritional goals) of maintaining a neutral fluid balance?

Researchers will compare the effects of strict adherence to the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) guidelines regarding fluid balance (i.e. restricting fluid intake and preventing a positive fluid balance) to current local practice.

From the start to the end of invasive mechanical ventilation participants will be treated according to local practice or with the strict aim to prevent a positive fluid balance. Aiming to prevent a positive fluid balance, if this is possible given the clinical context, is at descretion of the attending physician. Minimal caloric intake requirements must be met.

Participants are studied for ten days during invasive mechanical ventilation or until discharge from the intensive care

Detailed Description

Objectives * Compare current practices with strict adherence to ESPNIC guidelines regarding fluid management in critically ill children. * Assess the effectiveness of maintaining a neutral cumulative fluid balance by day 3 (CFB3). Study Design * Type: Multicenter prospective study with a before-after design, continuous recruitment, and single measurements. * Groups: 1. Current practice group. 2. ESPNIC guideline adherence group (restrictive fluid management). Treatment * Current Practice Group: Standard PICU treatment per local protocols. * ESPNIC Guideline Adherence Group: Strict restrictive fluid strategy beginning within 24 hours of intubation, focusing on preventing cumulative positive fluid balance. ESPNIC guidelines recommend restricting total fluid intake to 65-80% of the Holliday and Segar formula. The Holliday and Segar formula is tailored for children under 10 kg: 150 ml/kg/day for neonates and 100 ml/kg/day for one-year-olds. This study will aim for a 65% restriction based on these calculations. Feeding Enteral nutrition starts within 24-48 hours unless contraindicated, with caloric intake reaching 100% of resting energy expenditure by day 7 and protein intake exceeding 1.5 g/kg/day. Diuretics The choice and route of diuretics will be at the treating physician's discretion. Duration of Intervention Start: Onset of mechanical ventilation. End: End of mechanical ventilation. Study Procedures Children will have routine blood samples taken daily during invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), which align with standard clinical diagnostics. Body weight will be measured at admission, on day 3, and before extubation. Data on fluid intake, feeding, medication, and urine output will be gathered prospectively in the electronic patient dossier (EPD). Adverse Events All adverse events will be recorded, with serious adverse events (SAEs) reported to the sponsor promptly.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
October 2024
End Date
May 2025
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Sequential
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age \< 10 years and weight \< 35 kg
  • Receiving invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) due to respiratory failure
  • Inclusion possible within 24 hours of start of IMV
  • Expected duration of IMV \> 48 hours

Exclusion Criteria

  • Preterm (\<37weeks gestational age)
  • Preexistent (clinical) diagnosis of kidney disease
  • Congenital cardiac defect with hemodynamic consequences or reduced cardiac function
  • (Ongoing) shock with need for fluid resuscitation and/or vasoactive drugs
  • Cardiovascular (including diuretics) drug use on admission (home medication)
  • Pre-existent (clinical) diagnosis of liver failure
  • Right of left heart failure
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • ECMO treatment
  • Receiving total parenteral nutrition on admission which won't be stopped

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cumulative fluid balance on day 3 in ml/kg

Time Frame: From start mechanical ventilation to 72 hours after start of mechanical ventilation

Cumulative fluid balance (CFB) over the course of three days after the start of mechanical ventilation is noted in ml/kg. CFB is calculated as a sum of daily (fluid intake \[liters\] - total output \[liters\])/ body weight (kilograms).

Secondary Outcomes

  • Daily cumulative fluid balance on in ml/kg(For 10 days, CFB is noted every day at 00:00)
  • Protein intake in gr/kg/day(For ten days after start of mechanical ventilation)
  • Bodyweight in grams(Bodyweight in grams will be measured at start of mechanical ventilation and at 72 hours after start of mechanical ventilation)
  • Daily cumulative diuretics dose in mg/kg(From start of mechnical ventilation for ten days, cumulative diuretic dose will be noted at 00:00)
  • Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in mmol/L(BUN will be measured at 24 hours, 72 hours and at 120 hours after start of mechanical ventilation)
  • Daily creatinine level in µmol/L(Creatinine levels will be noted at: 24, 72 hours and 120 after start of mechanical ventilation)
  • Daily KDIGO stages (1,2 or 3) will be noted every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation to 120 hours after start of mechanical ventilation.)
  • Daily potassium levels in mmol/L every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days, at 08:00 in the morning)
  • Daily sodium levels in mmol/L every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days, at 08:00 in the morning)
  • Daily lactate measurement in mmol/L every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days, at 08:00 in the morning)
  • Daily pH measurement every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days, at 08:00 in the morning)
  • Daily ketone levels in blood every 24 hours in mmol/L(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days, at 08:00 in the morning)
  • Daily vasoactive-inotropic score every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Daily highest heart rate in beats per minute from every previous 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Daily lowest heart rate in beats per minute from every previous 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Daily mean mean arterial pressure (so mean MAP) over every previous 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Daily mean heart rate in beats per minute over every previous 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Duration of IMV in days(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Duration of high flow nasal canula therapy after end of mechanical ventilation in hours(From the end of mechanical ventilation up to ten days after start of mechanical ventilation)
  • Need for extracorporeal organ support (ECMO) is noted (yes/no)(From start of mechanical ventilation to day ten after start of emchanical ventilation)
  • Daily mean oxygenation saturation index is noted every 24 hours only when SpO2 was below 97%(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Mean daily P/F ration is noted from every previous 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Lenght of pediatric intensive care (PICU) stay in days(From start of mechanical ventilation to 10 days after start mechanical ventilation)
  • Newly acquired pulmonary infections (yes/no)(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Total daily fluid balance is noted in ml/kg every 24 hours(From start of mechnical ventilation for ten dys)
  • Daily fluid intake in ml/kg every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Caloric intake in kcal/kg every 24 hours(From start of mechanical ventilation for ten days)
  • Daily urine production in ml//kg from every 24 hours(From start of mechnical ventilation for ten days)

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