Status:

UNKNOWN

IRB-HSR# 14299: The Use of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) to Improve Cerebral Perfusion Pressure in Patients With Altered Intracranial Elastance

Lead Sponsor:

University of Virginia

Conditions:

Traumatic Brain Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Patients who have a functioning intracranial pressure-monitoring device (either a subarachnoid bolt, or an intraventricular catheter) in place, and are either sedated, intubated, and mechanically vent...

Detailed Description

The ITPR is an FDA-approved device intended to increase circulation and blood pressure in hypovolemic and cardiogenic shock. The device is inserted within a standard respiratory circuit between the pa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 1\. patients who have a functioning intracranial pressure-monitoring device (either a subarachnoid bolt, or an intraventricular catheter) in place, and are either sedated, intubated, and mechanically ventilated (i.e. in the NNICU)and have an arterial line in place, or are scheduled to undergo an operation or interventional neuroradiological procedure at the University of Virginia.
  • 2\. age 18 years of age and older 3. informed consent/ surrogate consent has been obtained

Exclusion

  • 1\. pneumothorax 2. hemothroax 3. uncontrolled bleeding 4. uncontrolled hypertension defined as SBP \> 180 mmHg at the time of surgery 5. known respiratory disease such as chronic emphysema, COPD, or Cystic Fibrosis

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01205607

Start Date

May 1 2009

Last Update

September 20 2010

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University of Virginia Health System

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22908