Status:
COMPLETED
Long-Term Results in Mechanically Ventilated Individuals With Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) is a severe lung condition that causes respiratory failure. Individuals with ALI/ARDS often require the use of a respirator or artifici...
Detailed Description
ALI/ARDS is a life-threatening condition that involves inflammation of the lungs and fluid accumulation in the air sacs, which leads to low blood oxygen levels and respiratory failure. Common causes i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Residing in the ICU
- Receiving mechanical ventilation
- Meets criteria for the diagnosis of ALI/ARDS, as defined by the American-European Consensus Conference
Exclusion
- Received diagnosis of ALI/ARDS more than 96 hours prior to study entry
- Received more than five days of mechanical ventilation during the present hospitalization prior to study entry
- Pre-existing ALI/ARDS for more than 24 hours when transferred to the study ICU
- Pre-existing illness with a life expectancy of less than six months
- Any limitations in ICU care at study entry (e.g., no vasopressor)
- Previous lung resection
- Inability to speak or understand English
- No fixed address
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
520 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00300248
Start Date
October 1 2004
End Date
October 1 2012
Last Update
September 1 2015
Active Locations (4)
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1
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
2
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
3
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205
4
Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21224