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Phrenic Nerve Stimulation-Induced Lung ReAeration Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Ventilation Therapy; Complications
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Interventions
Device: Lungpacer PROTECT Diaphragm Pacing Therapy
Registration Number
NCT04844892
Lead Sponsor
Lungpacer Medical Inc.
Brief Summary

The Lungpacer PROTECT Diaphragm Pacing Therapy System (DPTS) is a temporary, percutaneously-placed, transvenous, phrenic nerve-stimulating device intended to stimulate the diaphragm to preserve and improve inspiratory muscle strength in mechanically ventilated patients. The purpose of the PROTECT DPTS is to improve gas exchange, regional lung ventilation, and hemodynamics, and decrease atelectasis in patients presenting with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Detailed Description

The PIRAT clinical study is intended to assess the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of transvenous phrenic-nerve-stimulating diaphragm pacing on clinical outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients. By delivering electrical stimulation to the phrenic nerves, which in turn causes the diaphragm muscle to contract, the PROTECT DPTS is intended to protect the diaphragm from atrophy and preserve lung mechanics to reduce lung inflammation and injury associated with short-term mechanical ventilation. Sustained lung and diaphragm health during early mechanical ventilation is expected to reduce the risk of comorbidities, improve clinical outcomes such as weaning success, and thereby reduce the number of patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
13
Inclusion Criteria
  • Are 18 years or older
  • Have been mechanically ventilated due to moderate ARDS for 48-120h
  • Have a PaO2/FiO2 ratio < 200 and > 100 at the time of screening with PEEP ≥ 5 cmH2O
  • Are expected to remain on mechanical ventilation ≥ 48 hours
  • Are under continuous sedation with Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) ≤ -3
Exclusion Criteria
  • Septic shock with hemodynamic instability (norepinephrine or epinephrine < 0.5 gamma/kg/min)
  • Catheter access to left subclavian vein deemed impossible
  • Use of neuromuscular blocking agents within last 12 hours
  • Bacteremia within the last 48 hours or uncontrolled source of infection
  • Currently on ECMO
  • Enrolled in any other study of an investigational drug or device, which may affect the outcomes of the current study
  • Pre-existing neurological, neuromuscular or muscular disorder that could affect the respiratory muscles
  • BMI >45 kg/m2
  • Known or suspected phrenic nerve paralysis
  • Any electrical device (implanted or external) that may be prone to interaction with or interference from the Lungpacer PROTECT DPTS, including neurological pacing/stimulator devices and cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators
  • No affiliation to the French health insurance system
  • Under curatorship
  • Imprisoned
  • Known or suspected to be pregnant or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PROTECT Diaphragm Pacing TherapyLungpacer PROTECT Diaphragm Pacing Therapy-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in PaO2/FiO2 ratioDay 1

The changes in PaO2/FiO2 ratio during each acute standard of care ventilation and acute PROTECT pacing therapy session.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Regional lung ventilationDay 1

Regional lung ventilation assessed using electrical impedance tomography during each acute standard of care ventilation and acute PROTECT pacing therapy session.

Successful LIVE catheter placementDay 1

LIVE Catheter was successfully inserted into the left subclavian vein, positioned in accordance with the LIVE Catheter IFU, and the diaphragm was stimulated.

Regional lung atelectasisDay 1

Regional lung atelectasis assessed using electrical impedance tomography during each acute standard of care ventilation and acute PROTECT pacing therapy session.

Alveolar-arterial (A-a) gradientDay 1

Alveolar-arterial (A-a) gradient documenting gas exchange during each acute standard of care ventilation and acute PROTECT pacing therapy session.

Cardiac output indexDay 1

Pulse contour cardiac output index assessed by transpulmonary thermodilution during each acute standard of care ventilation and acute PROTECT pacing therapy session.

Serious adverse eventsDay 5

Occurrence of pneumothorax, significant bleeding and desaturation serious adverse events.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hôpital La Pitié-Salpêtrière

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Paris, France

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