Lying left or right? study tests best position for ARDS recovery
NCT ID NCT07669558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how lying on your left side, right side, or back affects lung function in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after abdominal surgery. Researchers will use a special imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography to measure how well air and blood flow match in the lungs. The goal is to find out which position might help patients breathe better.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best body position to improve breathing in patients with ARDS after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all ARDS patients. It focuses on measuring lung function, not on finding a treatment.
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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine
Shanghai, China
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