UK NAVA
Welcome to the website for the UK NAVA Trial
This website supports the UK NAVA Trial. This is a multicentre randomised controlled trial to compare Neurally-Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) technology versus standard care in critically ill patients at risk of prolonged ventilation. NAVA technology combines neural drive monitoring (NAVA monitoring) with synchronised pressure support (NAVA mode).
The trial was inspired by our patients and their families who have asked us to try to improve the way that ventilatory support is provided when people are critically ill. Critical Care staff of all professions are also very supportive of trying to improve the information available to professionals when a patient is ventilated, and in trying to improve the comfort and quality of supportive care.
The trial is funded by the HTA and supported by the Warwick Clinical Trials Unit. We are part of the CoReCCT Collaboration of Respiratory Trials.
"I actually understand this kit...how it works... and why it might be so good"
King's Critical Care Pathfinder Group past patient.
"As soon as the NAVA was commenced I could immediately see the improvement in my wife's breathing"
King's Critical Care Pathfinder Group Family member
"Being dependent on a machine to do something like your breathing is like having your life controlled by someone else. You literally disappear."
King's Critical Care Pathfinder Group past patient.
