Comparison of two methods of chest physiotherapy in mechanically ventilated adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: J96-J99- Other diseases of the respiratory system

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/01/039650
• Lead Sponsor: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2023-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 16 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

All adult patients ( >18 years) on mechanical ventilation having moderate to severe ARDS, will be considered for inclusion in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1.Age <18 years or > 65 years

2.Suspected or confirmed head injury

3.Increased intracranial pressure

4.Acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema

5.Acute coronary syndrome

6.Arrhythmias

7.Left ventricular dysfunction

8.Abdominal compartment syndrome

9.Rib fracture

10.Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum

11.Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To measure changes in PaO2, PaCO2 and static lung compliance after each technique of chest physiotherapy, at 20 and 60 minutes, in comparison to baseline (pre-chest physiotherapy)Timepoint: At 20 and at 60 minutes after chest physiotherapy session

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To measure secretion volume (ml) yield through suctioning of tracheal secretions, immediately after the each techniques of chest physiotherapy.Timepoint: Immediately after chest physiotherapy session