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the Effect of Dopamine on Mechanical Ventilation Induced Lung Injury

the Mechanism of the Downregulation of Dopamine Receptor in Mechanical Ventilation Induced Lung Injury

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03317431
Enrollment
46
Registered
2017-10-23
Start date
2017-03-20
Completion date
2017-12-01
Last updated
2018-10-22

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Conditions

Acute Lung Injury

Keywords

dopamine,mechanical ventilation,lung injury

Brief summary

Dopamine(DA) is a common neurotransmitter that has been known to regulate behavior, movement, cardiovascular,endocrine and gastrointestinal functions, but also functions as an important molecule engaging in the immune systems to possess anti-inflammatory effects. However, its role in ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is still unclear. Herein, this study aimed to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of dopamine on ventilation-induced lung endothelial barrier dysfunction and explore the possible underlying molecular mechanisms.

Detailed description

Mechanical ventilation is a critical intervention for patients with acute respiratory failure. However, lung overdistension induced by mechanical ventilation at high tidal volumes also causes pulmonary endothelial dysfunction. The injurious effect of mechanical stretch on pulmonary endothelium has been implicated in the development of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), which is characterized by pulmonary inflammation and particularly increased vascular permeability. In addition, the investigators and others have previously shown that mechanical stretch increases cultured lung endothelial monolayer permeability in vitro and promotes lung vascular permeability in mice Thus, elucidating the mechanisms underlying the mechanical stretch-induced lung endothelial barrier dysfunction may provide a novel clinical therapeutic target against VILI. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which can also be produced outside the central nervous system. Lung alveolar epithelial cells represent an important source of extraneuronal dopamine, which has a significant role in local organ physiology. Dopamine D1 receptor (DRD1) and D2 receptor (DRD2) are present in lung tissues. Activation of D2DR induces NaKATPase gene expression. Moreover, activation of DRD1 results in the trafficking of NaKATPase to the basolateral membrane of type II alveolar epithelial cells, thus increasing lung liquid clearance during acute lung injury. Although the lung-protective effects of DA and its implication in the pathology of ALI are emerging, the mechanisms are still largely unknown. In the present study, the investigators will analyze the influence of mechanical ventilation on dopamine receptors in the lung tissue of the participants, and explore whether DA could protect ventilation induced lung injury, which is helpful for prevention and treatment of ventilation induced lung injury.

Interventions

OTHERmechanical ventilation

mechanical ventilation protocol: tidal volume 6-8 ml/kg, positive end-expiratory pressure 5 cmH2O, oxygen concentration 40%; respiratory rate 10-15/min, inspiratory/expiratory ratio 1:1.5.

Sponsors

Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients inclusion criteria: undergo elective lobectomy with general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation; classified as physical status I to III according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification System; Written informed consent is approved.

Exclusion criteria

* Distant metastases: recent anaesthetics or mechanical ventilation treatment;children;women during pregnancy or lactation; being involved in other clinical subjects.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Correlation Coefficient (r) Between Duration of Mechanical Ventilation and DRD1 Expression20min-60minImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of dopamine receptor 1(DRD1). The normalization was carried out by DRD1 IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of DRD1 in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and DRD1 expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Correlation Coefficient (r) Between Duration of Mechanical Ventilation and DRD2 Expression20min-60minImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of dopamine receptor 2(DRD2). The normalization was carried out by DRD2 IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of DRD2 in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and DRD2 expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.
the Expression of TH in Lung Tissues20min-60minImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of Tyrosine hydroxylase(TH). The normalization was carried out by TH IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of TH in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and TH expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.
the Expression of DDC in Lung Tissues20min-60minImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of Dopa decarboxylase(DDC). The normalization was carried out by DDC IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of DDC in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and DDC expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.
the Expression of Ac-a-tubulin in Lung Tissues20min-60minImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of acetylated-a-tubulin(Ac-a-tubulin). The normalization was carried out by Ac-a-tubulin IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of Ac-a-tubulin in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and Ac-a-tubulin expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Countries

China

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Ventilation
patients undergoing selective operation with general anesthesia(GA) and mechanical ventilation(MV) mechanical ventilation: mechanical ventilation protocol: tidal volume 6-8 ml/kg, positive end-expiratory pressure 5 cmH2O, oxygen concentration 40%; respiratory rate 10-15/min, inspiratory/expiratory ratio 1:1.5.
46
Total46

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicVentilation
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
46 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
46 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
China
46 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
33 Participants

Adverse events

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

Outcome results

Primary

Correlation Coefficient (r) Between Duration of Mechanical Ventilation and DRD1 Expression

ImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of dopamine receptor 1(DRD1). The normalization was carried out by DRD1 IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of DRD1 in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and DRD1 expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Time frame: 20min-60min

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
VentilationCorrelation Coefficient (r) Between Duration of Mechanical Ventilation and DRD1 Expression-0.555 pearson Correlation Coefficient
Comparison: Analysis the relationship between the duration of mechanical ventilation with DRD1 expression.p-value: <0.01Regression, Linear
Secondary

Correlation Coefficient (r) Between Duration of Mechanical Ventilation and DRD2 Expression

ImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of dopamine receptor 2(DRD2). The normalization was carried out by DRD2 IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of DRD2 in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and DRD2 expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Time frame: 20min-60min

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
VentilationCorrelation Coefficient (r) Between Duration of Mechanical Ventilation and DRD2 Expression0.094 pearson Correlation coefficient
Comparison: Analysis the relationship between the duration of mechanical ventilation with DRD2 expression.p-value: >0.01Regression, Linear
Secondary

the Expression of Ac-a-tubulin in Lung Tissues

ImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of acetylated-a-tubulin(Ac-a-tubulin). The normalization was carried out by Ac-a-tubulin IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of Ac-a-tubulin in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and Ac-a-tubulin expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Time frame: 20min-60min

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ventilationthe Expression of Ac-a-tubulin in Lung Tissues-0.465 pearson correlation coefficient
Comparison: Analysis the relationship between the duration of mechanical ventilation with Ac-a-tubulin expression.p-value: <0.01Regression, Linear
Secondary

the Expression of DDC in Lung Tissues

ImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of Dopa decarboxylase(DDC). The normalization was carried out by DDC IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of DDC in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and DDC expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Time frame: 20min-60min

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ventilationthe Expression of DDC in Lung Tissues-0.012 pearson correlation coefficient
Comparison: Analysis the relationship between the duration of mechanical ventilation with DDC expression.p-value: >0.01Regression, Linear
Secondary

the Expression of TH in Lung Tissues

ImageJ software were used to get the Integrated Optical Density(IOD) of the chemiluminescent signal from the membranes of Tyrosine hydroxylase(TH). The normalization was carried out by TH IOD/total β-actin IOD for sample loading correction. In determination of the expression level of TH in different time points, the investigators had a bulk preparation of normal placental protein which was set as a control. Analyze the correlation between duration of mechanical ventilation and TH expression. If p value is less than 0.05, then its change is statically significant.

Time frame: 20min-60min

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ventilationthe Expression of TH in Lung Tissues-0.047 pearson correlation coefficient
Comparison: Analysis the relationship between the duration of mechanical ventilation with TH expression.p-value: >0.01Regression, Linear

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