Status:
COMPLETED
Early Mechanical Ventilation for Guillain Barré Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Versailles
Collaborating Sponsors:
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Conditions:
Guillain Barré Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early mechanical ventilation can prevent hospital acquired pneumonia in adults with Guillain Barré Syndrome.
Detailed Description
Hospital acquired pneumonia is a common and severe complication of Guillain Barré Syndrome. Several factors have been recognized as predictors of respiratory failure in adults with Guillain Barré Synd...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Guillain Barré Syndrome
- Age of 18 years old or more
- Inability to lift head
- Time from onset of motor deficit less than 7 days
- Written informed consent
Exclusion
- Glasgow coma score of less than 8
- Unstable hemodynamic status
- Current pneumonia
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00167622
Start Date
April 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2009
Last Update
July 20 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Raymond Poincaré Hospital
Garches, France, 92380