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NCT01546974UnknownPhase 4

Prospective Analysis of the Incidence of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Related to the Humidification System: Heat and Moisture Exchanger Versus Heated Humidification

Hospital Sao Domingos2 sites in 1 country306 target enrollmentStarted: November 2011Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 4
Enrollment
306
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
VAP incidence
Study OverviewStudy DesignEligibility CriteriaOutcomesInvestigatorsSitesRecords & IdentifiersSimilar Trials

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine which humidification system is more effective in preventing pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients. The study will compare a heat and moisture exchanger versus heated humidification.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Patients expected to require mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Patients < 18 yo and pregnant

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

VAP incidence

Secondary Outcomes

  • Duration of mechanical ventilation

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

José Raimundo Araujo de Azevedo

Coordinator ICU

Hospital Sao Domingos

Study Sites (2)

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