Status:

RECRUITING

Diaphragm Structure and Pathobiology in Patients Being Bridged to Lung Transplant

Lead Sponsor:

University Health Network, Toronto

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Hospital for Sick Children

Conditions:

Diaphragm Injury

Respiratory Failure

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This study is designed to characterize the changes in diaphragm structure, function and biology during bridging to lung transplant by mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal life support.

Detailed Description

Mechanical ventilation has been linked to diaphragm injury and dysfunction. During mechanical ventilation, the amount of breathing work done by the diaphragm is unpredictable: the diaphragm could be c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria (Cases):

  • Receiving a respiratory support modality as a bridge to lung transplantation
  • Formally listed for transplantation

Inclusion Criteria (Control Group 1):

- Undergoing lung transplantation for either obstructive or restrictive lung disease

Inclusion Criteria (Control Group 2):

- Undergoing elective thoracic surgery without any prior history of chronic pulmonary parenchymal disease

Exclusion Criteria (Cases and Controls):

  • Previously diagnosed with neuromuscular disorder
  • Received invasive mechanical ventilation for >48 hours in the preceding four weeks
  • Thoracic cage deformity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03667027

Start Date

April 1 2019

End Date

December 30 2025

Last Update

December 11 2024

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Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Canada