Pulmonary Hypertension in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Swiss Survey 1

A prospective multicentre study to investigate the prevalence, causes, diagnostic and therapeutic approach of pulmonary hypertension in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN01751283

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2010-10-28

Start date

2009-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Pulmonary hypertension Circulatory System Hypertension

Interventions

The current characteristics, local facilities, diagnostic and therapeutic attitude against PH of the participating ICUs are assessed prior to study beginning by a questionnaire (hospital form). Duri

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All consecutive patients (no age limit or gender restrictions) admitted to ICU for any reason

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Prevalence of PH of any cause in the setting of surgical, medical or interdisciplinary ICUs. During the planned study period of 2 weeks enrolment of about 1000 patients is expected. It is a cross-sectional survey, only follow-up is 30 day mortality.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Causes of PH in the ICU setting 2. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to PH by Swiss ICU physicians 3. 30 day outcome of patients admitted to ICU with suspected or confirmed PH During the planned study period of 2 weeks enrolment of about 1000 patients is expected. It is a cross-sectional survey, only follow-up is 30 day mortality.	—

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026