New study tracks dangers of lung maneuver in kids with ARDS
NCT ID NCT07233304
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks complications from a lung-opening procedure used in children under 14 with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. The procedure, called alveolar opening maneuver with PEEP titration, aims to improve oxygen levels but can cause side effects like low blood pressure or lung tears. Researchers will monitor 143 children in the PICU to see how often these complications occur, with the goal of making the procedure safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Alveolar Opening Maneuver and PEEP Titration (a breathing procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors perform the lung-opening maneuver more safely in critically ill children, reducing complications like low blood pressure or lung injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. It only measures how often problems happen, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Cuenca Alta Néstor Kirchner
RECRUITINGCanuelas, Buenos Aires, B1814, Argentina
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