Endotracheal Suctioning for Procedural Pain

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Waitlist Available

Led By Elizabeth Johnston Taylor, PhD, FAAN

Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Current diagnosis of flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis

Intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation

Must not have

Patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change between baseline cpot score and 30-minutes post suctioning cpot score.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to investigate if suctioning the endotracheal tube in intubated ICU patients causes pain and stress. The study will measure pain levels using a tool called CPOT and look at

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult ICU patients who are critically ill and intubated, meaning they have a tube inserted to help them breathe. It's suitable for those with conditions like influenza, pneumonia, sepsis or COVID-19. Patients must be able to provide blood samples and have their pain assessed using the CPOT.

What is being tested?

The study tests whether endotracheal tube suctioning increases pain or stress in the body by measuring changes in pain levels with the CPOT and checking blood markers before and after suctioning. Some patients will receive regular suctioning while others won't, to compare outcomes.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed, potential side effects may include discomfort from the suctioning procedure itself and possible stress response as indicated by increased levels of certain chemicals in the blood.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am currently diagnosed with flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis.

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I am on a breathing machine.

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I have an arterial line placed.

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I need a tube inserted into my windpipe to help clear it.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently taking medication for muscle control.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change between baseline cpot score and 30-minutes post suctioning cpot score.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change between baseline cpot score and 30-minutes post suctioning cpot score.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change between baseline cpot score and 30-minutes post suctioning cpot score. for reporting.