Diaphragm Atrophy and Dysfunction in Mechanical Ventilation

Recruiting Observational Study
Diaphragm Issues Mechanical Ventilation Complication Respiratory Failure Intensive Care (ICU) Myopathy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
15 (estimated)
Sponsor
RWTH Aachen University · Other
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About This Trial
The gold standard of twitch transdiaphragmatic pressure recordings would ultimately clear the fog around the rate of development of Ventilator induced Diaphragm Dysfunction (VIDD) in mechanically ventilated patients over time. Through measurements made even after mechanical ventilation (MV) it could be clarified to what extent patients recover from VIDD. Paired with cortical stimulation and elec…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit within 48 hours. * Expected duration of invasive mechanical ventilation of at least 5 days. Exclusion Criteria: * Body-mass-index (BMI) \>40 * Expected absence of active participation of the patient in …
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Michael Dreher, Professor

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mdreher@ukaachen.de

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Jens Spiesshoefer, MD

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jspiesshoefe@ukaachen.de

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