Active clinical trials for "Acute Lung Injury"

The overall purpose of this protocol is to identify subacute sepsis-associated cardiac disease in pediatric patients with cancer by CMR and evaluate the CMR findings during their follow-up. This will help inform heart failure management decision making. Evidence of dysfunction or elevated T2 values may inform adjustment of afterload reduction and beta blocker administration, and elevated ECV findings will suggest the need for increased surveillance for diastolic dysfunction. Primary Objectives: (Feasibility Phase) To determine the feasibility of cardiac MRI without anesthesia in the immediate post-sepsis period in children with cancer. CMR scanning will be completed within 10 days of presentation - this will allow us to ensure that possible hemodynamic or respiratory instability and renal dysfunction has resolved prior to transport to the MRI scanner during the most acute phase of illness. (Completion Phase) To estimate the frequency of subacute sepsis-associated cardiac disease, including myocardial inflammation and dysfunction, in the post-acute phase (within 10 days of presentation) of severe sepsis in children with cancer

Acute cor pulmonale is one of deadly complications of mechanically ventilated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which can lead to right ventricular dysfunction and worsen the hemodynamics of the patient. For several years, transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) have replaced the pulmonary artery catheter to monitor cardiac function reliably and non-invasively. Speckle tracking is an echocardiographic technique that allows a two-dimensional strain (2D) analysis of right ventricular systolic function. Right ventricular global strain (RVGLS) is a strain parameter, allowing an early and more accurate diagnosis of right ventricular dysfunction than conventional parameters. This project will consist of performing TTE and TEE measurements at H0, 30min, H1, H2, and H24 after iNO administration in patient with ARDS under mechanical ventilation. The patient will be declared responder to iNO, if there is an increase of more than 20% of the PaO2/FiO2. 30 minutes after a dose of 10ppm of iNO.

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Different Ventilatory Strategies in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Community-acquired Pneumonia. The control strategy will be based on ARDSNet approach. The intervention group will receive a different ventilatory strategy based on positive end-expiratory pressure tailored according to compliance and limited driving pressure.

Oropharynx is the main source of pathogen microorganisms for the ventilator - associated pneumoniae. As known bacteriophages can eliminate different pathogen microorganisms or reduce a degree of a pathogen's colonization. The research team is considering that oropharyngeal decontamination with bacteriophages can prevent the developing of the ventilator - associated pneumoniae. There will be three groups in this investigation: placebo, antiseptic drug (Octenisept) and bacteriophage (Sexthaphag).

In the clinical data, the changes of RIPK3 and FXR were monitored in the lung lavage fluid and blood from the patients. In vivo experiments to find high risk factors to induce AEC necrosis and further lead to ARDS evidence, can provide a more direct theoretical research foundation for the pathogenesis of ARDS.

Angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) is part of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), which is involved in maintaining blood flow and electrolyte balance. It has been shown in obese and hypertensive individuals that levels of another molecule Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) are much higher, leading to inflammation, fibrosis, vasoconstriction and high blood pressure. ACE2 has a protective effect from ACE, leading to anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic and vasodilating effects. In animal models, it has been shown that aerobic exercise can increase levels of ACE2, while decreasing levels of ACE and offers protection to the cardiovascular system by keeping these two molecules balanced. Although the effects of exercise on the classical arm of the RAS have been studied significantly, ACE2 is a relatively new discovery and has not been studied as extensively in humans. The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of exercise training status on the RAS, specifically on ACE2 and its products.

While most studies in the medical literature that indicate "music" as an intervention may recognize its impact and capacity to decrease pain perception, anxiety, and/or its role in the regulation of cardiac and respiratory function in ICU patients, no identifiable studies have implemented entrained live music therapy protocols into clinical trials. Music therapy treatment is a non-pharmacological intervention that is individually tailored to the patient's needs and focuses on the assessment and intervention of a specific music application that is provided by a certified music therapist. Entrained music therapy focuses on a dynamic interaction between the patient and music therapist in which the music therapist attempts to promote relaxation and comfort through the patient's identified Song of Kin (SOK). This study measures the effects of live music therapy entrained to the vital signs of adult patients on duration of mechanical ventilation.

To evaluate the safety and initial efficacy of STSA-1002 injection in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Mechanical ventilation is a critical intervention in the management of pediatric patients with respiratory distress. During this process, accurate measurement of transpulmonary pressure (PL) is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of ventilation. PL is defined as the difference between alveolar pressure (Palv) and pleural pressure (Ppl). While the direct measurement of Ppl is possible, it poses a risk to tissue integrity. Thus, the primary surrogate for Ppl measurement today is esophageal pressure (Pes). However, the measurement of Pes is not without challenges. This abstract outlines the pitfalls associated with Pes measurement, emphasizing the importance of employing well-defined procedures to mitigate potential errors. These errors can range from underestimation of Pes due to underfilled catheters to overestimation resulting from overfilled catheters. To address these challenges and optimize Pes measurement, various methods have been proposed for titrating the filling volume of the esophageal catheter. In this study, investigators aim to assess a faster decremental filling method and compare it to the traditionally accepted Mojoli method in the context of pediatric patients. This research seeks to enhance the intensivists' understanding of the most efficient and accurate approach to Pes measurement during mechanical ventilation in the pediatric population, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and outcomes

The goal of this interventional study is to compare standard mechanical ventilation to a lung-stress oriented ventilation strategy in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Participants will be ventilated according to one of two different strategies. The main question the study hopes to answer is whether the personalized ventilation strategy helps improve survival.