HYPOXEMIA

This study is testing whether a new combination of airway devices can prevent dangerous drops in blood oxygen levels in morbidly obese patients during sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy. Researchers will compare the new approach, which uses a special airway tube plus high-flow ox…

This study is testing if teaching hospital staff to aim for a specific, slightly lower oxygen level (90-96%) in adult ICU patients on breathing machines helps them recover faster. The main goal is to see if this approach reduces the number of days patients need the ventilator. It…

This study aims to make a common medical procedure (ERCP) safer by preventing patients' oxygen levels from dropping too low. It will test two approaches: a gentle breathing support device and a special monitor that tracks breathing. The goal is to see if these tools, used while p…

This study is testing whether aiming for a lower or higher oxygen level in the blood is better for people hospitalized with sudden heart failure and fluid in their lungs. It will involve 122 patients who will be randomly assigned to have their oxygen therapy adjusted to one of tw…

This study is testing a new ventilator called INBENTUS VERSATILE to see if it is safe and works well for adults who need help breathing. It will involve 81 people in the hospital with conditions like severe pneumonia, COPD, or after surgery. The main goals are to check for seriou…

This study is testing whether an inhaled medication called Tyvaso can improve how well the lungs deliver oxygen to the blood in people with COPD and low blood oxygen levels. Ten participants will use the Tyvaso nebulizer four times a day for four weeks. Researchers will use a spe…

This study is testing a soft, vibrating garment called PIMUN to see if it helps premature babies breathe more regularly and reduces dangerous drops in their oxygen levels. Researchers will compare 48 hours of using the device to 48 hours of standard care in 20 very premature infa…

This study aims to check if a common medical device (a pulse oximeter) works equally well for people with light and dark skin. It will test the device on 152 adults in intensive care who have low oxygen levels. The goal is to ensure the device gives accurate readings for everyone…

This pilot study aims to find the best way to deliver oxygen to children during sedated upper endoscopy procedures to prevent low blood oxygen levels. Researchers will compare a specialized procedural oxygen mask against a high-flow nasal cannula in 30 children aged 6-16. The goa…

This study compares two sedation drugs, dexmedetomidine and propofol, for high-risk patients undergoing a painful bile duct procedure called ERCP. The goal is to see which drug causes fewer problems with breathing and blood pressure during the procedure. Researchers will closely …

This study aims to understand why national plans to provide medical oxygen often don't work as intended in practice. Researchers will interview government officials, healthcare workers, and other stakeholders in six African and Asian countries over four years. The goal is to iden…

This study aims to understand if pulse oximeters, the clip-on devices that measure blood oxygen, are equally accurate for children with different levels of skin pigmentation. It will observe 92 pediatric patients with congenital heart disease who are already scheduled for heart s…