Intubation, Intratracheal
Conditions
Brief summary
Single-arm, feasibility study to evaluate the Ceragenin Coated Endotracheal Tube (the CeraShield ETT) in adults who require intubation and are expected to be mechanically ventilated for ≥ 24 hours.
Interventions
Subjects requiring mechanical ventilation with be intubated with the CeraShield ETT
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age of 18 years or older; * Patients requiring a 7.0mm, 7.5mm, 8.0mm or 8.5mm endotracheal tube; * Expected to be mechanically ventilated for ≥24 hours.
Exclusion criteria
* Currently participating in another clinical trial which conflicts with this trial's design. * Patients with a pre-existing respiratory infection, i.e., pneumonia. * Patients with pulmonary contusions. * Patients with cystic fibrosis. * Patients demonstrating symptoms of bronchiectasis. * Patients demonstrating symptoms of severe or massive hemoptysis. Severe or massive hemoptysis defined as greater than 500 ml of blood per day, or greater than 200 ml in six hours. * Patients who have been intubated within the last 30 days requiring reintubation. * Women of child-bearing potential who have not undergone a pregnancy test will be excluded from the study. * Patient is pregnant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of Adverse Events | Up to 30 days post enrollment or hospital discharge, whichever comes first | The safety of the CeraShield ETT tube will be assessed by reviewing adverse events in all patients enrolled in the study |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Positive QEA | 10 days post intubation | Determine the incidence of subjects with positive QEA in the patients intubated ≥ 24 hours |
| Positive ETT colonization | 10 days post intubation | Determine the incidence of subjects with ETT colonization in the patients intubated ≥ 24 hours |
Countries
Canada