ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
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Could a common steroid save lives in severe sepsis lung failure?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the steroid dexamethasone, when added to standard care, can lower the chance of death within 90 days for people with severe lung injury (ARDS) caused by sepsis. About 1,474 adults on breathing machines will be randomly assigned to receive either dexametha…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:16 UTC
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New position therapy could save ARDS Patients' lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if lying on your side at different angles (30°, 90°, 120°) can improve lung function in people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. Researchers will use a special imaging tool to monitor lung activity in real time. The goal i…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:15 UTC
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Could a shock drug help ARDS patients breathe easier? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether centhaquine, a drug already approved for shock, can help people with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a life-threatening lung condition. About 80 ICU patients will receive centhaquine or a placebo alongside standard care. The…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pharmazz, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:08 UTC
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New inhaled treatment aims to get ICU patients off ventilators faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an inhaled drug called aprotinin can help adults with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) recover faster. About 156 critically ill patients in intensive care will receive either aprotinin or a placebo, plus standard care. The mai…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fundacion del Hospital Nacional de Paraplejicos para la Investigacion y la Integracion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:04 UTC
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Ancient herbal remedy takes on modern lung crisis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Xuanbai Shengmai Decoction, can improve survival in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung condition with high death rates. About 308 ICU patients will receive either the herbal decoctio…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:03 UTC
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ER study to reveal best oxygen strategy for critical breathing failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 500 adults in the emergency room with dangerously low oxygen levels. It compares two non-invasive breathing supports: a pressurized face mask and high-flow nasal oxygen. The goal is to see which method improves survival, reduces time on a breathing machine, an…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New lung-saving strategy aims to reduce ventilator damage in ARDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to use breathing machines for people with severe lung failure (ARDS). The goal is to use very gentle breaths to avoid further lung damage, while a special machine (ECLS) helps with oxygen and carbon dioxide removal. About 290 adults on breathing machine…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Ventilator settings may impact kidney function in lung patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 40 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who need a breathing machine. Researchers want to see if changing the pressure in the lungs affects kidney health. They will measure kidney injury and the need for dialysis during the ICU stay.
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Sponsor: Fayoum University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:05 UTC
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New study tests best way to breathe for lung failure patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two different ways of using a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) in patients with severe lung failure (ARDS). The goal is to see if it's possible to run a larger study comparing letting the patient breathe on their own versus fully controlling their br…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:02 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden impact of ventilator settings on organ blood flow
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how changing the pressure in a breathing machine (ventilator) affects blood flow congestion in the abdomen of 30 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers will use ultrasound to measure congestion in the liver, kidneys, and other orga…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of severe lung injury
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at blood and sputum from 411 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who need a breathing machine. Researchers will analyze genes, microbes, and chemicals in these samples to find clues about how well patients respond to treatment and their chances…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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800 ARDS patients to be tracked in major korean observational study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 800 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in a Korean hospital to learn more about their symptoms, treatments, and recovery. Researchers will collect data from medical records and monitor how different ventilator settings affect outcomes. T…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Sponsor: Jee Hwan Ahn • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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AI model could predict who lives or dies after prone ventilation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 377 adults with severe lung failure (ARDS) who are placed on their stomachs to help them breathe. Researchers will use computer models to predict which patients are most likely to die in the ICU. The goal is to help doctors make better treatment decisions for …
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC
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New study aims to close deadly gap in respiratory care for hispanic patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to improve outcomes for Hispanic patients with respiratory failure, who are twice as likely to die as non-Hispanic patients. Researchers will refine and test a new approach to ICU care that focuses on reducing deep sedation and increasing physical therapy. The stu…
Matched conditions: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:01 UTC