Night ventilation showdown: which mode helps COPD patients wean faster?
NCT ID NCT01573481
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different ways of using a breathing machine at night to help people with COPD get off the machine faster. Nineteen patients were randomly assigned to one of two ventilation modes during sleep. Researchers measured how long it took to wean off the ventilator and how well patients slept.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pressure support ventilation and pressure controlled ventilation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better nighttime ventilation strategies to shorten weaning time and improve sleep for COPD patients on ventilators.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are already standard modes, so no dramatic breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Pneumologie et Réanimation Respiratoire
Amiens, 80000, France