Face-Down breathing: new study tests simple position change for COVID-19 lung failure
NCT ID NCT04632602
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether lying face down (prone position) while awake can improve how air moves through the lungs in COVID-19 patients with breathing failure. Twenty adults with COVID-19 and low oxygen levels were monitored using a special imaging technique (EIT) to measure lung ventilation. The goal was to see if this simple position change reduces uneven breathing, without testing long-term outcomes or treatments.
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Assistance Publique Höpitaux de Marseille
Marseille, 13354, France
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