A new integrative weaning index of discontinuation from mechanical ventilation

A new integrative weaning index of discontinuation from mechanical ventilation: an observational study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN92117906

Enrollment

331

Registered

2009-02-10

Start date

2004-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mechanical ventilation weaning Respiratory Mechanical ventilation

Interventions

Patients were classified as weaned or not weaned according to the ability to sustain spontaneous breathing for more than 48 hours post-extubation. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) of 5 cm H2

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients (both males and females) more than 24 hours in mechanical ventilation in weaning process.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients younger than 18 years old 2. Neurological and neuromuscular diseases 3. Patients who have been tracheostomised

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Better accuracy in predicting weaning outcome	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Adequate prognosis	—

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 2, 2026