Clinical Research Directory

Evaluating the Utility of RELiZORB™ for Treating Feeding Intolerance in Critically Ill Adults With Multi-Organ Failure

The purpose of this research is to determine if the use of RELiZORB™ improves nutrition tolerance and helps critically ill patients meet their nutrition goals. RELiZORB™ is a digestive enzyme cartridge that contains lipase and works as a pancreatic enzyme replacement. It promotes breaking down fat and helps the body absorb it. The device connects with tube feedings to help the body with digestion. RELiZORB™ is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with tube feedings in patients 5 years of age or older. While the use of RELiZORB™ in this study is consistent with the FDA approval, the use of RELiZORB™ in patients with multi organ failure is not in the current standard of care practice at Inova Health Care facilities.

Extracorporeal Blood Purification Using Oxiris for Septic Shock (EXPLORE Study)

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if a blood purification treatment called "Oxiris" works to help adults with septic shock. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) Does Oxiris treatment lower the risk of death or organ failure within the first 7 days? (2) Does Oxiris treatment lower the level of inflammation in the body? Researchers will compare participants who receive Oxiris treatment to a group of participants who receive standard medical care to see if Oxiris helps them recover better. Participants will: 1. Receive blood purification therapy using the Oxiris filter for up to 3 days while in the intensive care unit (ICU). 2. Have their blood tested at the start of the study and 3 days later to check for inflammation and organ function. 3. Be followed by the research team for about 30 days to check on their health and recovery.

Can Gdf-15 Level Predict Progression to Multiple Organ Failure in Patients With Septic Shock

The aim of this observational study is to investigate whether GDF-15 levels can predict clinical outcome in patients admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of septic shock. The main question is: * Can the level of GDF-15 levels during ICU admission predict the development of multiple organ failure in patients with septic shock? All patients will continue to receive routine treatment for sepsis and septic shock. The investigators will observe the development of multiple organ failure by the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score increase

High-flow Nasal Oxygenation for Apnoeic Oxygenation During Intubation of the Critically Ill

Intubation in the intensive care unit is a standard procedure with a high risk of adverse events such as hypoxaemia and cardiovascular instability. However, it is demonstrated that HFNO (High Flow Nasal Oxygen) for pre and perioxygenation is feasible and, in many situations, prolongs the safe apnoeic period after anaesthesia induction. Previous data of the use of HFNO during intubation of the critically ill is conflicting. With the new device Optiflow Switch, which allow its combination with NIV or tight facemask with perioxygenation, we aim to evaluate whether this could reduce intubation-related hypoxaemia and other adverse events. The general purpose of this project is to compare the addition of Optiflow Switch for pre- and perioxygenation to traditional preoxygenation using a tight-fitting mask or NIV during intubation in adult intensive care patients in a prospective before-and-after study design.

OXiris for Abdominal SEptic Shock (OASES Study)

This study innovatively utilizes multi-modal hemodynamic monitoring (Norepinephrine equivalence, NEE+Pulse indicator Continuous Cariac output, PiCCO) to investigate the optimal timing of initiation of oXiris in abdominal infection-associated septic shock patients and to investigate prognosis on sepsis phenotypes undergoing oXiris therapy.

Intermittent ADVOS vs. Hemodialysis in Non-intensive Care Patients With Liver Dysfunction

In the planned randomized controlled prospective pilot study, we aim to evaluate ADVOS compared with conventional hemodialysis regarding the elimination of protein-bound toxins in patients with therapy-refractory hepatorenal syndrome. The study will be performed in a regular non-ICU ward with a large experience in the use of the ADVOS therapy.