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Could an earlier start to breathing help extend life for ALS patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if starting a breathing machine, called non-invasive ventilation (NIV), earlier than the current standard can help people with ALS. Researchers will use a prediction tool to identify patients at higher risk for breathing problems and randomly assign them to …
Matched conditions: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New surgical safety check aims to prevent Post-Op breathing crises
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new safety strategy used during surgery to help prevent serious breathing problems after a large hernia repair. Doctors will use a simple breathing measurement taken during the operation to decide the safest way to close the abdomen. The goal is to see if …
Matched conditions: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swissmed Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New sedation strategy aims to boost survival for critically ill elderly
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if using a specific sedative drug (dexmedetomidine) early on can help older patients on breathing machines survive longer. It will involve 300 patients aged 65 and older who are critically ill in intensive care. The goal is to see if this approach reduces de…
Matched conditions: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Freezing nerves to ease agony of broken ribs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether freezing the nerves around broken ribs (a procedure called cryoablation) helps reduce pain and improve breathing better than standard pain treatments. Researchers will compare the two approaches in 30 adults with multiple painful rib fractures. The g…
Matched conditions: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New mask aims to make breathing easier for patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, improved mask for non-invasive breathing support. Researchers want to see if this new mask helps people breathe more slowly and comfortably compared to their usual mask. About 60 adults who already use a breathing mask for respiratory failure will try…
Matched conditions: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fisher and Paykel Healthcare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Doctors test if changing ventilator pressure helps ICU patients breathe better
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how different pressure settings on a breathing machine affect the lungs and breathing muscles of patients in the intensive care unit. Researchers will test three pressure levels on 25 patients who are on a specific type of ventilator support. The goa…
Matched conditions: RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC