Status:

TERMINATED

Effects of Abnormal Respiratory Mechanics and Assisted Mechanical Ventilation on Neuro-regulation of Respiration

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Angers

Conditions:

Neuroregulation of Breathing

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Due to recent technological improvements, it is now possible to record the electrical activity of the diaphragm (Eadi), a direct expression of the central nervous system respiratory center activity. B...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Man ;
  • Less than 35 years old ;
  • Non obese (BMI \<30 kg/m2) ;
  • Normal pulmonary function tests (vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second in the normal range for the age and size)
  • No history of respiratory disease (asthma, pneumothorax) ;
  • No contraindication for nasogastric tube placement

Exclusion

  • Active or past respiratory disease ;
  • Contraindication to nasogastric tube placement ;
  • Less than 18 years old;
  • Subject protected by the law (eg subject incapable of discernment, wardship subject, ...) ;
  • Subject not covered by a social security system ;
  • Subject with a subordination relationship with a member of the research team.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01818219

Start Date

February 1 2013

End Date

September 1 2013

Last Update

November 25 2014

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Medical Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Angers

Angers, France, 49933