Could a shock drug help ARDS patients breathe easier? new trial launches

NCT ID NCT05241067

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether centhaquine, a drug already approved for shock, can help people with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a life-threatening lung condition. About 80 ICU patients will receive centhaquine or a placebo alongside standard care. The goal is to see if the drug improves oxygen levels and reduces deaths.

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