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to Assess the Corresponding PEEP Values in NIV With CPAP Under Different Airflow Rates During HFOT in Heart Failure PatientsNCT06107907

Using Electrical Impedance Tomography to Investigate the Relationship Between Airflow Rate During High-flow Oxygen Therapy and Pressure in Patients With Heart Failure Compared to Non-invasive Ventilation

A study testing Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in people with to Assess the Corresponding PEEP Values in NIV With CPAP Under Different Airflow Rates During HFOT in Heart Failure Patients, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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Trial summary

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been widely used in heart failure patients with supporting evidence. However, the drawbacks and contraindications associated with NIV limit its applicability in certain patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
15 Nov 2023to Mar 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 300, requiring Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT) and stable use of NIV and HFOT for at least 24 hours will be eligible for enrollment.
  • Evidence of pulmonary infiltrates on chest X-ray in patients with heart failure.
  • Alert and able to follow instructions.

Who cannot join

  • Age < 18 years.
  • Patients with a history of tracheostomy.
  • Hemodynamically unstable (defined as a mean arterial pressure persistently below 60 mmHg despite fluid resuscitation or vasopressor support).
  • Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • History of nasal trauma and/or nasal septal deviation or any other reason preventing the use of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT).
  • Presence of facial wounds or any other reason preventing the use of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV).
  • Contraindications to Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) use (e.g., patients with implanted pacemakers) or inability to place EIT belt (e.g., due to wound dressings or chest drainage).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, 100

    Shin Ming-Hann, MD, 0934-017031, x106731@ntuh.edu.tw

    Kuo Yao-Wen, MD, 0972-651-821, kyw@ntu.edu.tw

    Recruiting

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About this study

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been widely used in heart failure patients with supporting evidence. However, the drawbacks and contraindications associated with NIV limit its applicability in certain patients. Recently, high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) has gained popularity, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its documented benefits, improved patient comfort and fewer contraindications. Studies have suggested that HFOT can generate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) similar to NIV, thereby increasing end-expiratory lung volume. However, the specific effects of PEEP remain unknown, as previous research only monitored the upper airway pressure. Therefore, this study aims to explore the flow-pressure relationship between HFOT and NIV in heart failure patients using electrical impedance tomography (EIT).

This prospective randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted at a single medical center with multiple intensive care units. Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase, during which parameters including respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, and oxygen concentration will be recorded. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. Additional parameters such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute ventilation, leak flow, and peak inspiratory pressure will be recorded for NIV.

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The study protocols for Group A will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O. Group B will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L. This means that each intervention will be performed in the order listed, with one intervention completed before moving on to the next.

The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities. All data will be stored for offline analysis.

Read the detailed description

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been widely used in heart failure patients with supporting evidence. However, the drawbacks and contraindications associated with NIV limit its applicability in certain patients. Recently, high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) has gained popularity, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its documented benefits, improved patient comfort and fewer contraindications. Studies have suggested that HFOT can generate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) similar to NIV, thereby increasing end-expiratory lung volume. However, the specific effects of PEEP remain unknown, as previous research only monitored the upper airway pressure. Therefore, this study aims to explore the flow-pressure relationship between HFOT and NIV in heart failure patients using electrical impedance tomography (EIT).

This prospective randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted at a single medical center with multiple intensive care units. Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase, during which parameters including respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, and oxygen concentration will be recorded. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. Additional parameters such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute ventilation, leak flow, and peak inspiratory pressure will be recorded for NIV.

The study protocols for Group A will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O. Group B will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L. This means that each intervention will be performed in the order listed, with one intervention completed before moving on to the next.

The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities. All data will be stored for offline analysis.

The primary outcome will compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT with a flow rate of 40 L/min and NIV with CPAP 4 cmH2O. The secondary study aims to assess the corresponding PEEP values in NIV with CPAP under different airflow rates during HFOT.

Being tested
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
Keywords
Electrical Impedance Tomography, non-invasive ventilator, high flow oxygen therapy, Positive end-expiratory pressure, Continuous positive airway pressure

What participants receive

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

  • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)Device

    Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities.

Study groups in NCT06107907
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group AOtherfollow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O.
Receives: Device: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
Group BOtherfollow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L.
Receives: Device: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)

What is being measured

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

  1. compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT and NIV

    compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT with a flow rate of 40 L/min and NIV with CPAP 4 cmH2O.

    Measured: approximately 1-1.5 hours

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. PEEP values in NIV with CPAP under different airflow rates during HFOT

    assess the ΔEELI corresponding PEEP values in NIV with CPAP under different airflow rates during HFOT

    Measured: approximately 1-1.5 hours

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 Oct 2023
  2. Study start15 Nov 2023
  3. Primary completionDec 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2025 (estimated)

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06107907
Sponsor's protocol ID
202307158DINA
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
16 Oct 2023
Last updated
18 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Mauri T, Turrini C, Eronia N, Grasselli G, Volta CA, Bellani G, Pesenti A. Physiologic Effects of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 May 1;195(9):1207-1215. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201605-0916OC.

    PubMed 27997805
  • Plotnikow GA, Thille AW, Vasquez DN, Pratto RA, Quiroga CM, Andrich ME, Dorado JH, Gomez RS, D'Annunzio PA, Scapellato JL, Intile D. Effects of High-Flow Nasal Cannula on End-Expiratory Lung Impedance in Semi-Seated Healthy Subjects. Respir Care. 2018 Aug;63(8):1016-1023. doi: 10.4187/respcare.06031. Epub 2018 Jun 26.

    PubMed 29945910
  • Yuan Z, Han X, Wang L, Xue P, Sun Y, Frerichs I, Moller K, Xing J, Zhao Z. Oxygen Therapy Delivery and Body Position Effects Measured With Electrical Impedance Tomography. Respir Care. 2020 Mar;65(3):281-287. doi: 10.4187/respcare.07109. Epub 2019 Nov 26.

    PubMed 31772064
  • Mauri T, Alban L, Turrini C, Cambiaghi B, Carlesso E, Taccone P, Bottino N, Lissoni A, Spadaro S, Volta CA, Gattinoni L, Pesenti A, Grasselli G. Optimum support by high-flow nasal cannula in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: effects of increasing flow rates. Intensive Care Med. 2017 Oct;43(10):1453-1463. doi: 10.1007/s00134-017-4890-1. Epub 2017 Jul 31.

    PubMed 28762180
  • Parke RL, Bloch A, McGuinness SP. Effect of Very-High-Flow Nasal Therapy on Airway Pressure and End-Expiratory Lung Impedance in Healthy Volunteers. Respir Care. 2015 Oct;60(10):1397-403. doi: 10.4187/respcare.04028. Epub 2015 Sep 1.

    PubMed 26329355
  • Nielsen KR, Ellington LE, Gray AJ, Stanberry LI, Smith LS, DiBlasi RM. Effect of High-Flow Nasal Cannula on Expiratory Pressure and Ventilation in Infant, Pediatric, and Adult Models. Respir Care. 2018 Feb;63(2):147-157. doi: 10.4187/respcare.05728. Epub 2017 Oct 24.

    PubMed 29066588
  • Zhang R, He H, Yun L, Zhou X, Wang X, Chi Y, Yuan S, Zhao Z. Effect of postextubation high-flow nasal cannula therapy on lung recruitment and overdistension in high-risk patient. Crit Care. 2020 Mar 6;24(1):82. doi: 10.1186/s13054-020-2809-7.

    PubMed 32143664
  • Perez-Teran P, Marin-Corral J, Dot I, Sans S, Munoz-Bermudez R, Bosch R, Vila C, Masclans JR. Aeration changes induced by high flow nasal cannula are more homogeneous than those generated by non-invasive ventilation in healthy subjects. J Crit Care. 2019 Oct;53:186-192. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2019.06.009. Epub 2019 Jun 19.

    PubMed 31254850

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in people with to Assess the Corresponding PEEP Values in NIV With CPAP Under Different Airflow Rates During HFOT in Heart Failure Patients, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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 3 inclusion and 7 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 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 Taiwan. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact MING-HANN SHIN (+886934017034, x106731@ntuh.gov.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT and NIV (time frame: approximately 1-1.5 hours). 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 NCT06107907, which also lists 8 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 18 Oct 2024.

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