Clinical trials: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Bacterial Infections
Diagnostic Breath Analysis for Detection of Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia (VAP)
Breath samples from patients with Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia (VAP) will be analyzed to identify Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) that have been specifically associated with VAP in previous animal models.
- Trial name
- VAP-VOC (NCT03053258)
- Testing
- Collection of exhaled breath sample
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Landon Pediatric Foundation
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
The Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility of Procalcitonin (ProCT) for Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Our aim in this study is to investigate the potential role of serum ProCT as an early diagnostic marker and later prognostic indicator for VAP.
- Trial name
- NCT00498121
- Testing
- PROCALCITONIN LEVEL
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Other Infections
Probiotics: Prevention of Severe Pneumonia and Endotracheal Colonization Trial (PROSPECT): A Feasibility Clinical Trial
Probiotics are commercially available live bacteria thought to have health benefits when ingested. A literature review of probiotic studies in the intensive care unit (ICU) found that in patients who receive probiotics, there is…
- Conditions
- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Other Infections, Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea, C-Difficile
- Trial name
- PROSPECT (NCT01782755)
- Testing
- L. rhamnosus GG - Probiotic
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP), Mechanical Ventilation
Evaluation of the Role of Acetyl Cysteine in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia by Carbapenem Resistance Klebsiella
The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of addition of Acetyl cysteine in the management of VAP induced by carbapenem resistant klebsiella.
- Trial name
- NCT07097727
- Testing
- acetyl cysteine 600 mg, antibiotics and saline.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
the Maintenance of Normoglycemia, the Incidence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
The Effect of Intensive Insulin Therapy
Aim. To determine whether the maintenance of normoglycemia decreases the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), reduces its treatment period and the length of stay in the intensive care unit. Methods.
- Conditions
- the Maintenance of Normoglycemia, the Incidence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Treatment Period in the Intensive Care Unit
- Trial name
- NCT00447239
- Testing
- glucontrol (insulin therapy)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia, Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
Identifying Risk Factors for Gram-negative Resistance for HAP/VAP in the Intensive Care Unit
Single center, retrospective chart review. Patients admitted to MDMC ICU from 4/1/2017 to 6/30/2020 will be identified through the electronic medical record utilizing ICD codes for HAP and VAP.
- Trial name
- NCT04700202
- Testing
- Observational
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Health System
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
The Gravity-VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia) Trial
This study is planned to compare, in patients sedated, intubated and mechanically ventilated, the efficacy and safety of the Lateral Trendelenburg position in comparison to the Semirecumbent Position to prevent incidence of…
- Trial name
- Gravity-VAP (NCT01138540)
- Testing
- lateral-Trendelenburg position
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy, Spain
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Policlinico Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Effect of E-BAL on Severity of VAP Assessed Through CPIS on the Patients of Traumatic Brain Injury in Neurocritical Care, Also Effect on Days of Ventilation and ICU Stay.
Severe traumatic brain injury (STBI) is a leading cause of disability, mortality, and economic burden worldwide. The impact of severe traumatic brain injury (STBI) on the economy of developing countries like Pakistan is…
- Trial name
- NCT04977843
- Testing
- EARLY BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jinnah Hospital
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Preventing Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
Evaluate efficacy and safety of prophylactic antibiotics in preventing early ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Trial name
- NCT07203638
- Testing
- Beta Lactam Antibiotics, Salin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Esraa Salah Mohamed Abdallah Eladl
Biofilm Formation, Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm
Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm in Patients at Increased Risk for the Development of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains the most frequent healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and one of the most critical risk factors associated with both significant morbidity as well…
- Conditions
- Biofilm Formation, Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm, Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP)
- Trial name
- BIOPAVIR (NCT04926493)
- Testing
- microbiological characterization
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Effect of Statin Therapy on Mortality in Patients With Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Statins with their powerful anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant properties make them candidate members to be used in the management of sepsis and different types of infections including pneumonia.
- Trial name
- NCT05230472
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Study of Biotene OralBalance Gel for Oral Care in Critically-Ill Mechanically Ventilated Neonates
The goal of this pilot study is to test the hypothesis that mechanically ventilated infants receiving Biotene OralBalance® gel for oral care would have a reduced intubation time compared to infants receiving oral care placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01314742
- Testing
- Biotene OralBalance® gel, Sterile Water moisten cotton tipped applicator
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Enterobacteriaceae Infections
Efficacy of Piperacillin-tazobactam as Empirical Antimicrobial Therapy for VAP Among ESBL-E Carriers.
Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat worldwide and now concerns last-ressource antibiotics such as carbapenems. As the resistance to carbapenems is directly due to their use, their spare has become a public health…
- Trial name
- PROBATAZO (NCT04276480)
- Testing
- Piperacillin-tazobactam
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Pneumonia
Pivotal Study in VAP Suspected or Confirmed to be Due to Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
This is a phase 3, multicenter, open-label, randomized active-controlled, parallel group to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of intravenous murepavadin combined with of one anti-pseudononas…
- Trial name
- PRISM-MDR (NCT03409679)
- Testing
- Murepavadin, Two anti-pseudomonal antibiotics
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Brazil and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Polyphor Ltd.
Mechanical Ventilation, Infection Prevention
Oral Care Layered Enhancement for Improved Oral Hygiene in Intensive Care Units
The goal of the ORACLE study is to evaluate the impact of implementing a standardized oral hygiene bundle on outcomes in critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients.
- Conditions
- Mechanical Ventilation, Infection Prevention, Oral Care, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health
- Trial name
- ORACLE (NCT07129733)
- Testing
- Oral hygiene bundle
- Where
- 6 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 4,800 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital do Coracao
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP), Intensive Care (ICU)
Integrated vs Manual Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Monitoring and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a frequent complication in mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- ICPM-VAP (NCT07423208)
- Testing
- Continous measurement of cuff pressure in endotracheal tube, Intermittent manual cuff pressure monitoring with manometer.
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Endotracheal Intubation During Surgery, Hospital Acquired Infections
BIP ETT Clinical Tolerability, Safety and Performance Study
The objective of the study is to determine Bactiguard coated BIP Endotracheal tube´s tolerability, safety and performance and compare it to a standard un-coated Endotracheal tube.
- Trial name
- BIPETT (NCT01682486)
- Testing
- BIP ETT (Bactiguard), Standard ETT
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bactiguard AB
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
The Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Early (DATE) Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP): 4 vs. 7 Days
The purpose of this study is to see if the amount of antibiotics given for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) can be decreased in order to reduce the risk of adverse effects associated with antibiotics, while at the same time…
- Trial name
- DATE (NCT05545735)
- Testing
- Standard of Care Antibiotic Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Drug Safety
Probiotics for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Hospitalized patients with ventilator are randomized to receive fermented dairy product containing L. casei shirota or nothing. The main outcome is development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
- Trial name
- VAP (NCT01301131)
- Testing
- Probiotics, control
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Lung Infection, Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
Adjunctive Therapy to Antibiotics in the Treatment of S. Aureus Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia With AR-301
AR-301 is being evaluated as an adjunctive treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in combination with standard of care (SOC) antibiotic therapy in patients with confirmed S.
- Conditions
- Lung Infection, Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated, Infection, Bacterial, Staphylococcus Aureus
- Trial name
- AR-301-002 (NCT03816956)
- Testing
- AR-301
- Where
- 45 sites in Belarus, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.