Could a breathing machine help kids with severe asthma avoid the ICU?
NCT ID NCT07582211
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving children aged 5-17 with severe asthma attacks early breathing support (called BPAP) in the emergency room is practical and safe. About 36 children will either get standard asthma care alone or standard care plus BPAP. The goal is to see if this approach can be studied in a larger trial and whether it might improve breathing and reduce the need for intensive care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) device
What this could lead to
If this works, it could show that early BPAP breathing support helps children with severe asthma attacks recover faster and avoid intensive care.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 36 children. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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