Clinical Trial: Prophylaxis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia by Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Prophylaxis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia by Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy

Brief Summary:

Hypothesis: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in critically ill patients may be prevented by continuous lateral rotation therapy (CLRT) using specially designed, motor driven beds.

Patients are randomized to CLRT or supine position if mechanically ventilated and not suffering from pneumonia or ARDS within 48 hours after intubation. Prophylaxis of VAP is standardized in both groups. Primary endpoint is incidence of VAP, secondary endpoints are length of ventilation, length of stay and mortality.


Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna

Current Primary Outcome: Ventilator associated pneumonia

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Length of hospital stay
  • Length of mechanical ventilation
  • ICU and hospital Mortality


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Medical University of Vienna

Dates:
Date Received: September 12, 2007
Date Started: September 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 10, 2008
Last Verified: June 2008