This study aims to explore how the timing of Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBTs) affects recovery in adult patients who are on mechanical ventilation in the ICU. SBTs are tests used to determine if a patient is ready to breathe on their own without the help of a ventilator. The study will compare two different timing strategies for these trials: one group of patients will have the test early in the morning, while the other group will have it later in the morning. By observing the outcomes, such as how long patients need to stay on the ventilator, the study hopes to find the best time to perform these trials to help patients recover more quickly and safely.
This study seeks to understand how the timing of Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBTs) impacts the recovery of adult patients who are on mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Mechanical ventilation is a life-support technique used for patients who are unable to breathe on their own. The Spontaneous Breathing Trial is a key step in assessing whether a patient is ready to breathe independently and can safely have the ventilator removed. Currently, there is no universal standard for the best time of day to conduct these trials. Some hospitals perform SBTs early in the morning, while others wait until later in the morning when more staff are available. This study will compare two groups of patients: one group will have their SBTs early in the morning, and the other group will have them later. The primary goal is to determine whether the timing of these trials affects how long patients need mechanical ventilation, how quickly they can be safely extubated (removal of the breathing tube), and overall recovery outcomes, such as ICU stay and hospital discharge.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
348
Later Morning Group: Patients in this group will have their SBTs scheduled between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, closer to the time of day shift rounds.
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGmechanical ventilation duration
The primary outcome of this study is the duration of mechanical ventilation, which refers to the total number of days a patient remains on a mechanical ventilator in the ICU. This measure begins from the moment a patient is initially placed on the ventilator and continues until the patient is successfully extubated (the breathing tube is removed) and can breathe independently without the need for ventilatory support.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 28 days
Duration Between SBT Success and Extubation
This outcome measures the time interval (in hours) between when a patient successfully passes a Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) and when they are extubated. A successful SBT indicates that the patient is likely ready to breathe independently without mechanical support.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 28 days
ICU and Hospital Mortality
This outcome records the percentage of patients who die while in the ICU or during their overall hospital stay.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 28 days
ICU and Hospital Lengths of Stay
This outcome measures the total number of days a patient remains in the ICU and the hospital from admission to discharge.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 28 days
Reintubation Rates
This outcome measures the percentage of patients who require reintubation within 48 hours of being extubated.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 28 days
Tracheostomy Rates
This outcome records how often tracheostomy procedures are performed on patients who are unable to be weaned from mechanical ventilation via SBTs. A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea for long-term ventilatory support.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 28 days
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