Status:
COMPLETED
Study of the Influence of Various Tidal Volumes on Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC) in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Larissa University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Thessaly
Conditions:
Inflammation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of low (6 ml/kg) and high (12 ml/kg) tidal volume ventilation on inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in the exhaled breath condensate (E...
Detailed Description
INTRODUCTION: Airway inflammation plays a key role in many airway diseases. Non invasive methods to study these inflammatory processes and to monitor airway diseases are in high demand. Stimulating i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ICU patients mechanically ventilated because of stroke, subarachnoid and/or intracerebral hemorrhage
- Healthy respiratory system
Exclusion
- Pulmonary diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00910026
Start Date
May 1 2009
End Date
September 1 2013
Last Update
October 25 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Intensive Care Unit Department of University Hospital of Larissa
Larissa, Thessaly, Greece, 41110