Impact of Atelectasis on RVEDP Following Orthotropic Heart Transplantation

Last updated: December 20, 2023
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Anesthesia

Treatment

Lung Recruitment

Clinical Study ID

NCT06140810
H52547
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Following orthoptopic heart transplantation (OHT), children undergo surveillance cardiac catheterizations to assess for signs of rejection including muscle biopsy as well as pressure measurements to guide post transplant treatment regiments. These procedures are done under general anesthesia which promotes lung tissue collapse (atelectasis). What is not known is the effect of atelectasis on intracardiac pressures which are a critical area of monitoring post-transplant patients for rejection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients having undergone orthotropic heart transplantation
  • Patients requiring routine heart catheterization for post-transplant surveillance
  • General anesthesia

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient/parental refusal
  • Patients with suspected or known acute rejection
  • Known anti-rejection medication non-compliance
  • Patients within 1 year following heart transplant
  • Home oxygen requirement
  • Previous lung surgery (e.g., lobectomy) other than biopsy
  • Lung transplantation
  • Known pulmonary fibrosis
  • Known pulmonary hypertension (>1/2 systemic)
  • Sedation without the use of an airway device
  • Active respiratory infection -Inability to provide recruitment breaths >25mmHg -Cardiomegaly
  • Recipient/donor size mismatch

Study Design

Total Participants: 15
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Lung Recruitment
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 20, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
November 01, 2024

Study Description

Following orthoptopic heart transplantation (OHT), children undergo surveillance cardiac catheterizations to assess for signs of rejection including muscle biopsy as well as pressure measurements. These procedures are done under general anesthesia which promotes lung tissue collapse (atelectasis). Atalectaisis is known to alter intra-thoracic pressures and cardiac loading conditions. What is not known is the effect of atelectasis on intracardiac pressures which are a critical area of monitoring post-transplant patients for rejection. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify if atelectasis impacts the pressure measurements obtained during cardiac catheterization.

Connect with a study center

  • Texas Childrens Hospital

    Houston, Texas 77030
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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