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Using Electrical Impedance Tomography to Investigate the Relationship Between Airflow Rate During High-flow Oxygen Therapy and Pressure in Patients With Heart Failure Compared to Non-invasive Ventilation

An interventional study of Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in to Assess the Corresponding PEEP Values in NIV With CPAP Under Different Airflow Rates During HFOT in Heart Failure Patients, sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. Recruiting at 1 site in Taiwan. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-18.

Sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Dec 2024, 1 year 10 months ago, but the record still lists the study as recruiting.
  • Started Nov 2023; still recruiting 2 years 10 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
20
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been widely used in heart failure patients with supporting evidence. However, the drawbacks and contraindications associated with NIV limit its applicability in certain patients. Recently, high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) has gained popularity, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its documented benefits, improved patient comfort and fewer contraindications. Studies have suggested that HFOT can generate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) similar to NIV, thereby increasing end-expiratory lung volume. However, the specific effects of PEEP remain unknown, as previous research only monitored the upper airway pressure. Therefore, this study aims to explore the flow-pressure relationship between HFOT and NIV in heart failure patients using electrical impedance tomography (EIT).

This prospective randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted at a single medical center with multiple intensive care units. Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase, during which parameters including respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, and oxygen concentration will be recorded. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. Additional parameters such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute ventilation, leak flow, and peak inspiratory pressure will be recorded for NIV.

The study protocols for Group A will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O. Group B will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L. This means that each intervention will be performed in the order listed, with one intervention completed before moving on to the next.

The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities. All data will be stored for offline analysis.

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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been widely used in heart failure patients with supporting evidence. However, the drawbacks and contraindications associated with NIV limit its applicability in certain patients. Recently, high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) has gained popularity, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its documented benefits, improved patient comfort and fewer contraindications. Studies have suggested that HFOT can generate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) similar to NIV, thereby increasing end-expiratory lung volume. However, the specific effects of PEEP remain unknown, as previous research only monitored the upper airway pressure. Therefore, this study aims to explore the flow-pressure relationship between HFOT and NIV in heart failure patients using electrical impedance tomography (EIT).

This prospective randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted at a single medical center with multiple intensive care units. Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase, during which parameters including respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, and oxygen concentration will be recorded. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. Additional parameters such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute ventilation, leak flow, and peak inspiratory pressure will be recorded for NIV.

The study protocols for Group A will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O. Group B will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L. This means that each intervention will be performed in the order listed, with one intervention completed before moving on to the next.

The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities. All data will be stored for offline analysis.

The primary outcome will compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT with a flow rate of 40 L/min and NIV with CPAP 4 cmH2O. The secondary study aims to assess the corresponding PEEP values in NIV with CPAP under different airflow rates during HFOT.

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Conditions studied

  • to Assess the Corresponding PEEP Values in NIV With CPAP Under Different Airflow Rates During HFOT in Heart Failure Patients

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Keywords

  • Electrical Impedance Tomography
  • non-invasive ventilator
  • high flow oxygen therapy
  • Positive end-expiratory pressure
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
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In context

Heart Failure

5,701 studies on the registry are indexed under Heart Failure; 1,220 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 20 is below the median of 72 across 3,736 interventional studies indexed under Heart Failure.

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Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital is the lead sponsor of 2,563 studies on the registry; 569 are open to participants now.

Of its 11 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 2 (18%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 300, requiring Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT) and stable use of NIV and HFOT for at least 24 hours will be eligible for enrollment.
  • Evidence of pulmonary infiltrates on chest X-ray in patients with heart failure.
  • Alert and able to follow instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age \< 18 years.
  • Patients with a history of tracheostomy.
  • Hemodynamically unstable (defined as a mean arterial pressure persistently below 60 mmHg despite fluid resuscitation or vasopressor support).
  • Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • History of nasal trauma and/or nasal septal deviation or any other reason preventing the use of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT).
  • Presence of facial wounds or any other reason preventing the use of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV).
  • Contraindications to Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) use (e.g., patients with implanted pacemakers) or inability to place EIT belt (e.g., due to wound dressings or chest drainage).
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Other
    Group A

    follow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O.

    Device: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)

  • Other
    Group B

    follow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L.

    Device: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)

Interventions

  • DeviceNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT)

    Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT and NIV

    compare the difference of global end-expiratory lung impedance (ΔEELI) between HFOT with a flow rate of 40 L/min and NIV with CPAP 4 cmH2O.

    Time frame: approximately 1-1.5 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. PEEP values in NIV with CPAP under different airflow rates during HFOT

    assess the ΔEELI corresponding PEEP values in NIV with CPAP under different airflow rates during HFOT

    Time frame: approximately 1-1.5 hours

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • National Taiwan University Hospital
    Taipei, 100, Taiwan
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • Mauri T, Turrini C, Eronia N, Grasselli G, Volta CA, Bellani G, Pesenti A. Physiologic Effects of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 May 1;195(9):1207-1215. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201605-0916OC. PubMed 27997805 ↗
  • Plotnikow GA, Thille AW, Vasquez DN, Pratto RA, Quiroga CM, Andrich ME, Dorado JH, Gomez RS, D'Annunzio PA, Scapellato JL, Intile D. Effects of High-Flow Nasal Cannula on End-Expiratory Lung Impedance in Semi-Seated Healthy Subjects. Respir Care. 2018 Aug;63(8):1016-1023. doi: 10.4187/respcare.06031. Epub 2018 Jun 26. PubMed 29945910 ↗
  • Yuan Z, Han X, Wang L, Xue P, Sun Y, Frerichs I, Moller K, Xing J, Zhao Z. Oxygen Therapy Delivery and Body Position Effects Measured With Electrical Impedance Tomography. Respir Care. 2020 Mar;65(3):281-287. doi: 10.4187/respcare.07109. Epub 2019 Nov 26. PubMed 31772064 ↗
  • Mauri T, Alban L, Turrini C, Cambiaghi B, Carlesso E, Taccone P, Bottino N, Lissoni A, Spadaro S, Volta CA, Gattinoni L, Pesenti A, Grasselli G. Optimum support by high-flow nasal cannula in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: effects of increasing flow rates. Intensive Care Med. 2017 Oct;43(10):1453-1463. doi: 10.1007/s00134-017-4890-1. Epub 2017 Jul 31. PubMed 28762180 ↗
  • Parke RL, Bloch A, McGuinness SP. Effect of Very-High-Flow Nasal Therapy on Airway Pressure and End-Expiratory Lung Impedance in Healthy Volunteers. Respir Care. 2015 Oct;60(10):1397-403. doi: 10.4187/respcare.04028. Epub 2015 Sep 1. PubMed 26329355 ↗
  • Nielsen KR, Ellington LE, Gray AJ, Stanberry LI, Smith LS, DiBlasi RM. Effect of High-Flow Nasal Cannula on Expiratory Pressure and Ventilation in Infant, Pediatric, and Adult Models. Respir Care. 2018 Feb;63(2):147-157. doi: 10.4187/respcare.05728. Epub 2017 Oct 24. PubMed 29066588 ↗
  • Zhang R, He H, Yun L, Zhou X, Wang X, Chi Y, Yuan S, Zhao Z. Effect of postextubation high-flow nasal cannula therapy on lung recruitment and overdistension in high-risk patient. Crit Care. 2020 Mar 6;24(1):82. doi: 10.1186/s13054-020-2809-7. PubMed 32143664 ↗
  • Perez-Teran P, Marin-Corral J, Dot I, Sans S, Munoz-Bermudez R, Bosch R, Vila C, Masclans JR. Aeration changes induced by high flow nasal cannula are more homogeneous than those generated by non-invasive ventilation in healthy subjects. J Crit Care. 2019 Oct;53:186-192. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2019.06.009. Epub 2019 Jun 19. PubMed 31254850 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 18, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06107907
Lead sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 30, 2023
Start date
Nov 15, 2023
Primary completion
Dec 2024 (estimated)
Completion
Mar 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Oct 18, 2024

Study contacts

MING-HANN SHIN
Contact
x106731@ntuh.gov.tw
+886934017034
Yao-Wen Kuo
Contact
kyw@ntu.edu.tw
+886223123456 ext. 251821
MING-HANN SHIN
principal investigator · Division of Respiratory Therapy, Department of Integrated Diagnostic and Therapeutics, National Taiwan University Hospital

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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