Which breathing aid works best for pneumonia? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT03758508

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways to help pneumonia patients who have trouble breathing: alternating between a mask that helps push air in (non-invasive ventilation) and high-flow oxygen through the nose, versus using high-flow oxygen alone. The goal is to see which approach improves oxygen levels and patient comfort better. About 128 adults with pneumonia and low blood oxygen will take part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PNEUMONIA-ASSOCIATED ACUTE HYPOXEMIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE

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Locations

ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
RECRUITING

Milan, 20162, Italy

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