Smart ventilators under the microscope: can automation save lives?
NCT ID NCT06655805
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is observing 1,000 adults in intensive care who need breathing support from machines like ventilators or high-flow oxygen. Researchers want to see how well automated software settings keep patients safe and within recommended breathing ranges. No new treatment is being tested—just real-world data collection to improve future care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help improve automated ventilation software to make breathing support safer and more effective for ICU patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It collects data but does not test a new therapy, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.
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Conditions
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HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Clinics for Intensive Care Medicine, Medical ICU
RECRUITINGSankt Gallen, St.Gallen, 9007, Switzerland
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HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Clinics for Intensive Care Medicine, Surgical ICU
RECRUITINGSankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland
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Kantonsspital Chur
RECRUITINGChur, Kanton Graubünden, 7000, Switzerland
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Kantonsspital Winterthur, Zentrum für Intensivmedizin
RECRUITINGWinterthur, 8400, Switzerland
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