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Clinical Evaluation of Cardiac Output Estimation Based on Pulse Wave Transit Time

Clinical Evaluation of Cardiac Output Estimation Based on Pulse Wave Transit Time

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01877941
Acronym
esCCO
Enrollment
39
Registered
2013-06-14
Start date
2012-12-31
Completion date
2013-12-31
Last updated
2015-01-01

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Conditions

Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Ischemia

Keywords

cardiac output, pulse oximetry, hemodynamics

Brief summary

The specific aim of this study is to assess whether a device approved by the FDA to measure pulse oximetry can accurately estimate cardiac output.

Detailed description

We will compare three methods for measuring cardiac output: esCCO, PAC, and ECOM. Cardiac output is an important physiological parameter that must be monitored closely during surgery and during an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay. The use of a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) has been the gold standard for accurate cardiac output (CO) measurement. This method requires a catheter to be inserted into the pulmonary artery and cardiac output is indicated by the speed that a temperature gradient dissipates. While the use of the pulmonary artery catheter is widespread, inserting the pulmonary artery catheter is risky, time consuming and requires a high level of skill. For these reasons, new devices have been developed to measure cardiac output. A second method typically used is called ECOM (Endotracheal Cardiac Output Monitor). A device is inserted into the patient's throat that calculates cardiac output by measuring how electricity moves through the patient's chest. The third method, estimated Continuous Cardiac Output (esCCO), uses sensors placed on the patient's finger, arm and chest to calculate Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT); the time it takes for the heart beat pulse to travel through the patient's body. The esCCO system is FDA approved for safety and efficacy to measure noninvasive blood pressure and pulse oximetry. The purpose of this study is to assess whether the PSTT calculation provides a cardiac output measure that is comparable to the other methods. This study is sponsored by Nihon Kohden Corporation who owns and manufactures the esCCO system.

Interventions

DEVICEEndotracheal Cardiac Output Monitor (ECOM)

An FDA-approved medical device is inserted into the patient's throat; cardiac output is calculated by measuring how electricity moves through the chest.

DEVICEPulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC)

A catheter is inserted into the pulmonary artery, through the internal jugular vein; cardiac output is indicated by the speed that a temperature gradient dissipates.

DEVICEEstimated Continuous Cardiac Output (esCCO)

Sensors are placed on the arm, finger and leg to calculate Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT); the time it takes for the pulse of the heartbeat to travel through the body.

Sponsors

Northern California Institute of Research and Education
CollaboratorOTHER
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
CollaboratorFED
Drexel University
CollaboratorOTHER
Nihon Kohden
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
University of California, San Francisco
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients undergoing surgery where cardiac output will be measured with PAC and ECOM.

Exclusion criteria

* Failure to obtain consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
esCCO (Estimated Continuous Cardiac Output) MonitorDuring and after surgery, up to 24 hours6 Measurements of cardiac output derived from pulse oximeter measurements using the esCCO system were taken at each time point. The measurements deemed valid under the criteria in the protocol were averaged to represent the reference value at that point. The mean and standard deviation reported consist of the reference values from all time points measured. Data for this test were taken at the following timepoints: 1\. Start of Sterenotomy; 2. Before Bypass; 3. 30 Min after bypass; 4. Closure; 5. ICU arrival; 6. 6 hours in ICU; 7. 12 Hours in ICU; 8. 18 Hours in ICU (if PAC still in); 9. 24 Hours in ICU (If PAC still in)
PAC (Pulmonary Artery Catheter).During and post-surgery, up to 24 hoursMeasurements of cardiac output derived from a PAC (pulmonary artery catheter) using the standard thermodilution technique. At each time point, at least 6 measurements were taken. If, in the opinion of the clinician taking the readings, some of these were in error, more readings were taken to ensure accuracy. In no case were more than 18 readings taken. The points deemed valid by the clinician were averaged to obtain the reference value for that time point. The mean and standard deviation reported consisted of the reference values from all time points measured. Data for this test were taken at the following timepoints: 1\. Start of Sterenotomy; 2. Before Bypass; 3. 30 Min after bypass; 4. Closure; 5. ICU arrival; 6. 6 hours in ICU; 7. 12 Hours in ICU; 8. 18 Hours in ICU (if PAC still in); 9. 24 Hours in ICU (If PAC still in)
Cardiac Output as Measured by ECOMDuring and post-surgery, up to 8 hoursMeasurements of cardiac output derived from the Endotracheal Cardiac Output Monitor (ECOM): An FDA-approved medical device is inserted into the patient's throat; cardiac output is calculated by measuring how electricity moves through the chest.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Cardiac Output Monitoring
Patients undergoing surgery who will have their cardiac output monitored by pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) and endotracheal cardiac output monitoring (ECOM) during surgery and during post-surgical recovery, will also have sensors placed on the arm, finger and leg to calculate pulse wave transit time (PWTT) using the estimated Continuous Cardiac Output system (ecCCO). Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC): A catheter is inserted into the pulmonary artery, through the internal jugular vein; cardiac output is indicated by the speed that a temperature gradient dissipates. Endotracheal Cardiac Output Monitor (ECOM): An FDA-approved medical device is inserted into the patient's throat; cardiac output is calculated by measuring how electricity moves through the chest.
39
Total39

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCardiac Output Monitoring
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
9 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
30 Participants
Age, Continuous65 years
Region of Enrollment
United States
39 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
39 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 39
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 39

Outcome results

Primary

Cardiac Output as Measured by ECOM

Measurements of cardiac output derived from the Endotracheal Cardiac Output Monitor (ECOM): An FDA-approved medical device is inserted into the patient's throat; cardiac output is calculated by measuring how electricity moves through the chest.

Time frame: During and post-surgery, up to 8 hours

Population: Supplies for the ECOM device were not available so it was not tested.

Primary

esCCO (Estimated Continuous Cardiac Output) Monitor

6 Measurements of cardiac output derived from pulse oximeter measurements using the esCCO system were taken at each time point. The measurements deemed valid under the criteria in the protocol were averaged to represent the reference value at that point. The mean and standard deviation reported consist of the reference values from all time points measured. Data for this test were taken at the following timepoints: 1\. Start of Sterenotomy; 2. Before Bypass; 3. 30 Min after bypass; 4. Closure; 5. ICU arrival; 6. 6 hours in ICU; 7. 12 Hours in ICU; 8. 18 Hours in ICU (if PAC still in); 9. 24 Hours in ICU (If PAC still in)

Time frame: During and after surgery, up to 24 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Cardiac Output MonitoringesCCO (Estimated Continuous Cardiac Output) Monitor5.6 liters/minuteStandard Deviation 1.83
Primary

PAC (Pulmonary Artery Catheter).

Measurements of cardiac output derived from a PAC (pulmonary artery catheter) using the standard thermodilution technique. At each time point, at least 6 measurements were taken. If, in the opinion of the clinician taking the readings, some of these were in error, more readings were taken to ensure accuracy. In no case were more than 18 readings taken. The points deemed valid by the clinician were averaged to obtain the reference value for that time point. The mean and standard deviation reported consisted of the reference values from all time points measured. Data for this test were taken at the following timepoints: 1\. Start of Sterenotomy; 2. Before Bypass; 3. 30 Min after bypass; 4. Closure; 5. ICU arrival; 6. 6 hours in ICU; 7. 12 Hours in ICU; 8. 18 Hours in ICU (if PAC still in); 9. 24 Hours in ICU (If PAC still in)

Time frame: During and post-surgery, up to 24 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Cardiac Output MonitoringPAC (Pulmonary Artery Catheter).4.95 liters/minuteStandard Deviation 1.39

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026