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Mechanical Ventilation ComplicationNCT06602050

Maximum Inspiratory Pressure, Grip Strength and Physical Functional Status Relationship in MV Patients

An observational study of Mechanical Ventilation Complication and Intensive Care Medicine, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The maximal inspiratory pressure or negative inspiratory force values is a parameter that measures the functional ability of the respiratory system. The ability to reduce the risk of atelectasis, effective coughing and mobilization of airway secretions is directly proportional to the magnitude of this value. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
HG and NIF
How many people
47 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
19 Sep 2024to 19 Apr 2025
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

Study population: Conscious and cooperative patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV) support

Who may be able to join

  • Hemodynamically stable
  • Consciousness level sufficient to follow commands
  • Patients with functionally intact extremities

Who cannot join

  • Patients with neurological disorders (central or peripheral)
  • Patients with craniocerebral injury
  • Patients using medications that affect muscle tone
  • Patients using sedative agents

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • University of Health Sciences

    Istanbul, 34353

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Determination of the Relationship Between Maximum Inspiratory Pressure, Grip Strength and Physical Functional Status in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

The maximal inspiratory pressure or negative inspiratory force values is a parameter that measures the functional ability of the respiratory system. The ability to reduce the risk of atelectasis, effective coughing and mobilization of airway secretions is directly proportional to the magnitude of this value. Grip strength is a parameter that noninvasively assesses functional status in critical care patients.Respiratory muscles work in a complex interaction with peripheral muscles. This dynamic relationship has been described in many populations.The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between maximum inspiratory pressure and grip strength and physical functional status in mechanical ventilator patients.

Read the detailed description

Progressive inadequate ventilation results in multiple organ dysfunction due to impaired oxygenation and subsequent hypoxia. Additionally, the combined effects of reduced exercise capacity and increased oxidative stress contribute to cardiovascular failure, further immobilization, increased peripheral muscle weakness, and a diminished quality of life. From this standpoint, there is a dynamic interaction between the respiratory muscles and peripheral striated muscles; strengthening one muscle group positively influences the other. Respiratory muscle strength is closely related to both limb muscle strength and endurance. Therefore, it is essential to assess not only respiratory but also peripheral muscle strength in mechanically ventilated patients.

Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP) are functional units used to assess respiratory muscle strength. In this context, various measurement methods developed to determine MIP and MEP provide valuable insights into the condition of patients\' respiratory muscles. Although invasive methods are sometimes used to evaluate respiratory muscle strength in mechanically ventilated patients, simple bedside measurements are often sufficient. One such method, particularly for ventilator-dependent patients, utilizes the negative inspiratory pressure value available through the ventilator\'s software features. In this procedure, the intensive care unit clinician instructs the patient to perform a strong inspiratory effort against a \"closed circuit\" within the system, and the resulting pressure serves as an indicator of inspiratory muscle strength. It is crucial that the patient is informed about the absence of airflow during this procedure and that they are cooperative.

Peripheral muscle strength is typically assessed using muscle strength tests or isokinetic evaluations. Additionally, grip strength measurement serves as a non-invasive indicator of both functional status and peripheral muscle strength in patients on mechanical ventilation .Respiratory muscles work in a complex interaction with peripheral muscles.This dynamic relationship has been described in many populations. In certain disease groups, peripheral muscle strength has been assessed through grip strength, while respiratory muscle strength was measured using maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) values, allowing for the determination of the relationship between these two muscle groups. Typically, MIP is measured in the literature using manometers and specialized devices. However, this study was designed to measure MIP using the negative inspiratory pressure value-equivalent to maximal inspiratory pressure-directly from the mechanical ventilation device, without the use of external equipment and without disconnecting the patient from the respiratory circuit.The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between maximal inspiratory pressure, grip strength, and physical functional status in mechanically ventilated patients.

Being tested
HG and NIF
Keywords
Mechanical Ventilation, Maximal Inspiratory Pressure, handgrip strength, Physical function

What participants receive

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

  • HG and NIFOther

    In mechanically ventilated patients, handgrip strength, the Negative Inspiratory Force (NIF) value obtained via the ventilator, and physical function through various tests will be assessed.

Study groups in NCT06602050
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
HG and NIFThe cohort will consist of cooperative mechanically ventilated (MV) patients. In this patient group, the relationships between negative inspiratory force (NIF), handgrip strength (HG), and physical functional status will be examined.
Receives: Other: HG and NIF

What is being measured

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

  1. Assessment of Inspiratory Pressure

    Negative Inspiratory Force (NIF), also known as Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), is an indicator of respiratory muscle strength. To measure Negative Inspiratory Pressure, the expiratory hold button on the device will be pressed for 20 seconds. After this procedure, the patient will be instructed to take deep breaths voluntarily. In the resulting graph, the y-axis will display airway pressure (Paw). The most negative value on the y-axis, when added to the Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) value, will determine and record the individuals maximal inspiratory value.

    Measured: At baseline, on the day of enrollment

  2. Assessment of physical function

    The PFIT (Physical Function ICU Test) evaluates four key physical function components, each reported as a separate outcome measure. These components include standing ability, the level of assistance required for sit-to-stand, knee extension strength (assessed bilaterally), and the number of steps taken in one minute. MRC (Medical Research Council) muscle strength scale is used to determine knee flexion, elbow flexion and shoulder abduction muscle strength. Each parameter is scored between 0 and 3. A total score of 12 indicates that the person moves without support. These separate measures provide a comprehensive assessment of a patient's physical capacity in the ICU.Each parameter is scored between 0 and 3. A total score of 12 indicates that the person moves without support.

    Measured: At baseline, on the day of enrollment

  3. Assesment of Hand Grip Measurement

    Handgrip strength will be measured in pounds (lbs) using the Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer.

    Measured: At baseline, on the day of enrollment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Sep 2024
  2. Study start19 Sep 2024
  3. Primary completion19 Sep 2024
  4. Study completion19 Apr 2025

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
47 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06602050
Sponsor's protocol ID
sagbilimuni
Status last verified
May 2025
First submitted
4 Sep 2024
Last updated
13 May 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Mechanical Ventilation Complication and Intensive Care Medicine, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 4 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 13 May 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Assessment of Inspiratory Pressure (time frame: At baseline, on the day of enrollment). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 13 May 2025.

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