Status:

UNKNOWN

Nasal High-flow Compared to Non-invasive Ventilation in Treatment of Acute Acidotic Hypercapnic Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Lead Sponsor:

University of Leipzig

Conditions:

COPD Exacerbation Acute

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The ELVIS study compares the nasal high-flow to non-invasive ventilation in treatment of acute acidotic hypercapnic exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Detailed Description

The ELVIS study is a prospective, randomized, multi-centre open label trial following a non-inferiority design to compare the nasal high-flow (NHF) to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in treatment of ac...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • acute hypercapnic exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pH \< 7.35
  • pCO2 \> 45mmHg
  • age ≥ 18 years
  • written informed consent

Exclusion

  • immediate need for intubation (acc. to intubation criteria in this protocol)
  • pH \< 7.15
  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m²
  • established home-NIV or home-CPAP
  • end-stage disease with DNI/DNR order
  • diseases that could influence the primary endpoint: e.g. acute heart infarction, cardiogenic lung edema, acute and massive lung embolism (hypertensive), chronic dialysis with metabolic acidosis, unstable rib fracture influencing ventilation, injury to the face prohibiting use of a face mask
  • acute disease that precludes participation in the trial
  • tracheotomized patients
  • psychological/mental or other inabilities to supply required informed consent
  • participation in other interventional trials
  • suspected lack of compliance

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 6 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 6 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

720 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04881409

Start Date

May 6 2021

End Date

October 6 2024

Last Update

February 9 2022

Active Locations (6)

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München-Klinik Bogenhausen

München, Bavaria, Germany, 81925

2

Klinikum Emden

Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany, 26721

3

Lungenklinik Hemer

Hemer, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 58675

4

University Hospital Leipzig

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, 04103