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Can a Diaphragm-Sensing ventilator mode reduce breathing asynchrony?
NCT ID NCT01426178
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two modes of noninvasive ventilation in adults with acute respiratory failure: standard pressure support (PSV) and a newer mode called Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA). NAVA uses electrical signals from the diaphragm to trigger breathing support, which may better match the patient's own breathing efforts. The main goal is to see if NAVA reduces the rate of breathing asynchrony—when the ventilator and the patient are out of sync—compared to PSV. Participants are randomly assigned to receive NAVA first or PSV first, and the study also tracks oxygenation and patient comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) delivered via a specialized catheter
- What this could lead to
- If NAVA reduces breathing asynchrony, it could improve comfort and oxygenation for patients needing noninvasive ventilation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase trial, so results may not apply broadly. NAVA requires a specialized catheter, which may not be widely available or comfortable for all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jul 2011
- Finished
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Jan 2012
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Patient older then 18 years * Patient requiring first non invasive ventilation set because of acute respiratory failure Exclusion Criteria: * Patients protected by the law * Pregnant women
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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