Status:

TERMINATED

Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Decreased Cerebral Perfusion

Lead Sponsor:

Advanced Circulatory Systems

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Conditions:

Head Injury

Intracranial Pathology

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the physiological response to application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) in patients with compromised cerebral circulation. The study will evalu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ≥18 years of age
  • intubated and mechanically ventilated on a volume controlled mode
  • head injury or other intracranial pathology and compromised cerebral perfusion
  • arterial line in place or alternative with continuous pressure monitoring
  • SpO2 ≥90%
  • mean arterial pressure \>55
  • admission to ICU or about to undergo neurosurgery with planned placement of an invasive intracranial pressure monitor
  • inclusion presents no significant delays to planned emergent neurosurgery
  • prior written informed consent

Exclusion

  • cardiac or pulmonary injury
  • confirmed pneumothorax or hemothorax
  • serious neck injury resulting in neck swelling with jugular venous compression
  • evidence of ongoing uncontrolled bleeding
  • respiratory disease such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, or other parenchymal or pulmonary vascular disease
  • marked hypertension at time of device use defined as systolic blood pressure \>180 mmHg
  • congestive heart failure
  • women with positive serum or urine pregnancy test or breast feeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

9 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01824576

Start Date

April 1 2013

End Date

November 1 2016

Last Update

September 27 2017

Active Locations (2)

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Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States