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High Flow Nasal CannulaHFNCandEOBNCT02793674

HFNC Flow Titration and Effort of Breathing in the PICU

A study testing Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannula and Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula in people with High Flow Nasal Cannula, run by Children's Hospital Los Angeles at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a method of non-invasive respiratory support used to decrease the effort of breathing (EOB) in patients with a wide variety of respiratory diseases in the pediatric intensive care unit. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 3 years
Conditions the study is for
High Flow Nasal Cannula
What is being tested?
Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannula and Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
21 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2014to Jul 2016
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 3 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • All participants less than or equal to three years old admitted to the PICU placed on high flow nasal cannula will be considered eligible for the study.

Who cannot join

  • Participants will be excluded if they have a corrected gestational age less than 37 weeks or contraindications to nasoesophageal catheter placement (nasopharyngeal or esophageal abnormalities) or RIP bands (abdominal wall defects such as omphalocele). Patients greater than three years of age will be excluded.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90027

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About this study

Official title: High-Flow Nasal Cannula Flow Titration and Effort of Breathing in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a method of non-invasive respiratory support used to decrease the effort of breathing (EOB) in patients with a wide variety of respiratory diseases in the pediatric intensive care unit. While its use has shown association with decreased rates of mechanical ventilation, there is a paucity of data examining its direct effect upon objective measurements of EOB. This study will aim to evaluate objective measurements of EOB in response to different levels of HFNC support, characterize the natural course of respiratory diseases treated with HFNC, evaluate changes in EOB secondary to the administration of supplemental medical therapies used in conjunction with HFNC, and compare different physiologic metrics for quantifying EOB in patients on HFNC.

Being tested
Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannula, Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula
Keywords
effort of breathing, high flow nasal cannula, respiratory distress
Medical subject headings
Dyspnea

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannulaDevice

    Measurements of effort of breathing will be obtained at flow rates of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 L/kg/min. Adequate time will be allowed at each flow rate for stabilization of EOB and flow levels will be trialed in a random order, each being trialed for approximately 5 minutes.

  • Vapotherm high flow nasal cannulaDevice

    Measurements of effort of breathing will be obtained at flow rates of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 L/kg/min. Adequate time will be allowed at each flow rate for stabilization of EOB and flow levels will be trialed in a random order, each being trialed for approximately 5 minutes.

Study groups in NCT02793674
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannulaOtherAll participants in the study were on one or two high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) delivery systems. All were measured on the Fisher \& Paykel HFNC delivery system. The flow rate of the HFNC was adjusted to determine if there exists a change in their effort of breathing.
Receives: Device: Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannula
Vapotherm high flow nasal cannulaOtherAll participants in the study were on one or two high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) delivery systems. A subgroup was measured on the Vapotherm HFNC delivery system. The flow rate of the HFNC was adjusted to determine if there exists a change in their effort of breathing.
Receives: Device: Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percent Change in Pressure-rate Product (PRP) as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate on Both Types of HFNC Delivery System (FP and VT)

    PRP is a validated objective metric of effort of breathing which is derived from the product of the peak-to-trough change in esophageal pressure (in cmH20) and the respiratory rate (breaths per minute).

    The percent change in PRP is derived from the quotient of the absolute PRP at increased HFNC flow rates (1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 L/kg/min) divided by the absolute PRP at a baseline HFNC flow rate (0.5 L/kg/min). Percent change in PRP was used because a) there was a large degree of heterogeneity in baseline absolute PRP values in our study population based upon patient size, disease severity, and time point of illness, and b) we allowed for repeated measures on the same patient which would bias absolute PRP values in favor of those who were measured more frequently.

    It was not pre-specified to compare the two different HFNC delivery systems.

    Measured: median percent change in PRP over 5 minute measurement period

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Pressure-rate Product (PRP) as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate on Both Types of HFNC Delivery System (FP and VT)

    PRP is a validated objective metric of effort of breathing which is derived from the product of the peak-to-trough change in esophageal pressure (in cmH20) and the respiratory rate (breaths per minute). These values were obtained from 5 minute flow titration periods. For this outcome, the PRP was obtained for all titrations on both types of HFNC delivery system (FP and VT).

    It was not pre-specified to compare the two different HFNC delivery systems.

    Measured: median PRP over a 5 minute period

  2. Phase Angle as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate on Both Types of HFNC Delivery System (FP and VT)

    Phase angle is a measure of asynchrony between thoracic and abdominal breathing compartments that has correlated with increased effort of breathing. It is derived by measuring the relative expansion of these two breathing compartments and describing the synchrony between them as an angle (theta). For this outcome, the phase angle was obtained for all titrations on both types of HFNC delivery system (FP and VT).

    It was not pre-specified to compare the two different HFNC delivery systems.

    Measured: median phase angle over a 5 minute period

  3. Percent Change in Pressure-rate Product (PRP) From Baseline as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate, Comparing Different HFNC Delivery Systems

    For this outcome, a subgroup of patients (N=12) were examined who had PRP measurements obtained on two different HFNC delivery systems (Fisher \& Paykel (FP) and Vapotherm (VT)) in back-to-back flow titration periods. With one exception, patients were first studied on the FP and then transitioned to the VT HFNC delivery system.

    Measured: median PRP over a 5 minute period

  4. Percent Change in Pressure-rate Product (PRP) From Baseline as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate, Comparing Weight-Stratified Subgroups on Both Types of HFNC Delivery System (FP and VT)

    To assess the relationship between patient size and dose-response of HFNC flow rate, we compared subgroups stratified by weight (patients <8 kg and >8 kg). For this outcome, the median percent change in PRP was obtained for all titrations on both types of HFNC delivery system (FP and VT).

    It was not pre-specified to compare the two different HFNC delivery systems.

    Measured: medain percent change in PRP over a 5 minute period

  5. Maximum Percent Change in Pressure-rate Product (PRP) From Baseline as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate, Comparing Weight-Stratified Subgroups on Both Types of HFNC Delivery System (FP and VT)

    Exploratory analysis of patients by further stratified weight groupings (<5 kg, 5-8 kg, and >8 kg) was performed to determine the greatest observed benefit of HFNC flow titration in patients of different sizes. For this outcome, the maximum percent change in PRP was obtained for all titrations on both types of HFNC delivery system (FP and VT).

    It was not pre-specified to compare the two different HFNC delivery systems.

    Measured: median of the maximum percent change in PRP over a 5 minute period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jun 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2014
  3. Primary completionJul 2016
  4. Study completionJul 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
21 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02793674
Sponsor's protocol ID
CHLA-14-00239
Acronym
HFNCandEOB
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
3 Jun 2016
Last updated
30 Oct 2024

Publications

  • Lee JH, Rehder KJ, Williford L, Cheifetz IM, Turner DA. Use of high flow nasal cannula in critically ill infants, children, and adults: a critical review of the literature. Intensive Care Med. 2013 Feb;39(2):247-57. doi: 10.1007/s00134-012-2743-5. Epub 2012 Nov 10.

    PubMed 23143331
  • McKiernan C, Chua LC, Visintainer PF, Allen H. High flow nasal cannulae therapy in infants with bronchiolitis. J Pediatr. 2010 Apr;156(4):634-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.10.039. Epub 2009 Dec 29.

    PubMed 20036376
  • Schibler A, Pham TM, Dunster KR, Foster K, Barlow A, Gibbons K, Hough JL. Reduced intubation rates for infants after introduction of high-flow nasal prong oxygen delivery. Intensive Care Med. 2011 May;37(5):847-52. doi: 10.1007/s00134-011-2177-5. Epub 2011 Mar 3.

    PubMed 21369809
  • Wing R, James C, Maranda LS, Armsby CC. Use of high-flow nasal cannula support in the emergency department reduces the need for intubation in pediatric acute respiratory insufficiency. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2012 Nov;28(11):1117-23. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31827122a9.

    PubMed 23114231
  • Frizzola M, Miller TL, Rodriguez ME, Zhu Y, Rojas J, Hesek A, Stump A, Shaffer TH, Dysart K. High-flow nasal cannula: impact on oxygenation and ventilation in an acute lung injury model. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2011 Jan;46(1):67-74. doi: 10.1002/ppul.21326. Epub 2010 Nov 23.

    PubMed 21171186
  • Lavizzari A, Veneroni C, Colnaghi M, Ciuffini F, Zannin E, Fumagalli M, Mosca F, Dellaca RL. Respiratory mechanics during NCPAP and HHHFNC at equal distending pressures. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2014 Jul;99(4):F315-20. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305855. Epub 2014 Apr 30.

    PubMed 24786469
  • Bellani G, Pesenti A. Assessing effort and work of breathing. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2014 Jun;20(3):352-8. doi: 10.1097/MCC.0000000000000089.

    PubMed 24722059
  • Bekhof J, Reimink R, Brand PL. Systematic review: insufficient validation of clinical scores for the assessment of acute dyspnoea in wheezing children. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2014 Mar;15(1):98-112. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2013.08.004. Epub 2013 Oct 11.

    PubMed 24120749
  • Klein M, Reynolds LG. Relief of sleep-related oropharyngeal airway obstruction by continuous insufflation of the pharynx. Lancet. 1986 Apr 26;1(8487):935-9. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(86)91043-3.

    PubMed 2871240
  • Collett PW, Perry C, Engel LA. Pressure-time product, flow, and oxygen cost of resistive breathing in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1985 Apr;58(4):1263-72. doi: 10.1152/jappl.1985.58.4.1263.

    PubMed 3988680
  • KRIEGER I, WHITTEN CF. WORK OF RESPIRATION IN BRONCHIOLITIS. Am J Dis Child. 1964 Apr;107:386-92. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1964.02080060388010. No abstract available.

    PubMed 14109498
  • Stokes GM, Milner AD, Groggins RC. Work of breathing, intra-thoracic pressure and clinical findings in a group of babies with bronchiolitis. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1981 Sep;70(5):689-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1981.tb05769.x.

    PubMed 7324919
  • Allen JL, Wolfson MR, McDowell K, Shaffer TH. Thoracoabdominal asynchrony in infants with airflow obstruction. Am Rev Respir Dis. 1990 Feb;141(2):337-42. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm/141.2.337.

    PubMed 2137313
  • Mayfield S, Bogossian F, O'Malley L, Schibler A. High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy for infants with bronchiolitis: pilot study. J Paediatr Child Health. 2014 May;50(5):373-8. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12509. Epub 2014 Feb 25.

    PubMed 24612137
  • Milesi C, Baleine J, Matecki S, Durand S, Combes C, Novais AR, Cambonie G. Is treatment with a high flow nasal cannula effective in acute viral bronchiolitis? A physiologic study. Intensive Care Med. 2013 Jun;39(6):1088-94. doi: 10.1007/s00134-013-2879-y. Epub 2013 Mar 14.

    PubMed 23494016

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannula and Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula in people with High Flow Nasal Cannula, run by Children's Hospital Los Angeles at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 2 Aug 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percent Change in Pressure-rate Product (PRP) as a Function of Increasing HFNC Flow Rate on Both Types of HFNC Delivery System (FP and VT) (time frame: median percent change in PRP over 5 minute measurement period). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02793674, which also lists 26 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Oct 2024.

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