NCT03543930

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate, with a case-crossover design, the effects of a short course of preventive CPAP administered in the immediate postoperative period in patients at high-risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications undergoing major vascular surgery.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 18, 2018

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 25, 2018

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 1, 2018

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 25, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

July 3, 2018

Status Verified

June 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

May 18, 2018

Last Update Submit

June 29, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • PaO2/FIO2 ratio

    Increase of the PaO2/FIO2 ratio compared to the baseline value

    Two hours after the administration of CPAP

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Esophageal pressure-time product (PTPes)

    Two hours after the administration of CPAP

Study Arms (2)

Major open vascular surgery

Surgical procedures on the abdominal aorta requiring median abdominal incision

Device: Postoperative preventive CPAP

Endovascular aortic repair

Abdominal aortic repair with endovascular approach

Device: Postoperative preventive CPAP

Interventions

Administration of a course of 2 hours of CPAP with 7.5 cmH2O pressure and 0.30 FIO2

Endovascular aortic repairMajor open vascular surgery

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Consecutive patients undergoing vascular surgical procedures on the abdominal aorta with open or endovascular approach

You may qualify if:

  • Open or endovascular surgery on the abdominal aorta
  • Surgical procedure requiring general anaesthesia and invasive intraoperative mechanical ventilation
  • Intermediate-high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications (ARISCAT score ≥ 26)

You may not qualify if:

  • Prolonged post-operative invasive ventilation
  • Invasive or non-invasive ventilation or oxygen therapy in the last month
  • ASA class IV or V
  • Emergency procedures
  • Pneumothorax or active pulmonary infection
  • Any contraindication to CPAP
  • Prolonged bed rest
  • Patient refusal to participate or to receive preventive CPAP

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Policlinico San Martino

Genova, 16132, Italy

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Postoperative ComplicationsRespiratory Insufficiency

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

  • Lorenzo Ball, MD

    Università degli Studi di Genova

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Paolo Pelosi, Prof.

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CROSSOVER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 18, 2018

First Posted

June 1, 2018

Study Start

May 25, 2018

Primary Completion

May 25, 2019

Study Completion

July 1, 2019

Last Updated

July 3, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations