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Inspiratory Effort and Respiratory Mechanics in Spontaneously Breathing Patients With Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: a Matched Control Study

Lead Sponsor:

Roberto Tonelli

Conditions:

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a life-threatening lung disease characterized by progressive deterioration of lung function and a median survival time of 3-5 years from diagnosis. The onset of an acu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • previously established diagnosis of IPF; occurring acute exacerbation of IPF as defined by an acute, clinically significant respiratory deterioration characterized by evidence of new widespread alveolar abnormality on chest CT scan (12); age \>18 years; presence of ARF with PaO2/FiO2 ratio \<200 mmHg despite HFNC (set with at least 60 L/min and FiO2 higher than 0.6); suitability for a NIV trial according to the attending staff; consent to measure esophageal pressure.

Exclusion

  • acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema,
  • concomitant hypercapnic respiratory failure (PaCO2 \>45 mmHg) of any etiology,
  • neuromuscular disease or chest wall deformities,
  • home long-term oxygen therapy,
  • intolerance or contraindication to NIV, such as the need for immediate endotracheal intubation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2016

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05313672

Start Date

August 1 2016

End Date

August 1 2026

Last Update

April 25 2025

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