Status:

COMPLETED

Systematic Early Use of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents in ARDS Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Collaborating Sponsors:

GlaxoSmithKline

Conditions:

ARDS

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) in ARDS patients has not been extensively investigated. The aim of the study is to show a reduction of the mortality rate of ARDS patients.

Detailed Description

The use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) in ARDS patients has not been extensively investigated. It has been recently demonstrated that a systematic 48-h infusion of NMBA is associated with a s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ARDS with a PaO2 / FiO2 \< 150 with a PEEP \> 5 since less than 48 hrs
  • informed consent

Exclusion

  • NMBA allergy
  • Continuous administration of NMBA for ARDS prior inclusion
  • Age \< 18 yrs
  • SAPS II \> 70
  • Persistent air leak

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

340 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00299650

Start Date

March 1 2006

End Date

October 1 2008

Last Update

October 10 2008

Active Locations (20)

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1

Réanimation polyvalente

Aix-en-Provence, France

2

Réanimation Polyvalente

Avignon, France

3

Hôpital Jean Minjoz - Réanimation médicale

Besançon, France

4

Hôpital Pellegrin - Réanimation médicale

Bordeaux, France, France