Which ventilator mode is best for heart patients? a pilot study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07656259
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether it is possible to run a larger trial comparing two ways of using a breathing machine (ventilator) in critically ill heart patients who need help breathing. The two modes are volume-controlled (delivers a set amount of air each breath) and pressure-controlled (delivers air at a set pressure). The study includes adults in the cardiac ICU expected to need a ventilator for more than 12 hours. The main goal is to see how well doctors can stick to the assigned mode and how quickly it starts.
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Active substance
mechanical ventilation modes (volume-controlled vs. pressure-controlled)
What this could lead to
If feasible, this could pave the way for a larger trial to determine which ventilation mode is safer for patients with heart problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving which mode is better. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Mayo Clinic, 1216 Second Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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