Smart ventilator may help burn patients breathe easier

NCT ID NCT07674563

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways of using breathing machines in adults with severe burns (covering 20% or more of the body). One method, called Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV), automatically adjusts the machine's settings to the patient's needs. The other is standard lung-protective ventilation. The goal is to see if ASV helps patients spend more days off the ventilator and have fewer complications. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two methods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV) device

What this could lead to

If ASV proves better, it could reduce time on ventilators and complications for severely burned patients, improving survival and recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a single, relatively small trial (100 patients) in a specific population. ASV may not show clear benefits over standard care, and results may not apply to all burn centers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

burn

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