Smarter ventilator monitoring could prevent lung injury in ICU patients

NCT ID NCT07686315

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether advanced monitoring of breathing patterns can help prevent lung damage in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who need a ventilator for reasons other than lung failure, such as coma or sepsis. Researchers will use special sensors to track airway pressure, lung effort, and electrical impedance tomography (EIT) during the first 24 hours of ventilation. The goal is to see if these measurements can predict which patients might develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors adjust ventilators to prevent lung damage in ICU patients, reducing the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study. The monitoring may not reliably predict ARDS, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.

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Locations

  • Humanitas Research Hospital

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    Milan, Lombardy, 20089, Italy

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