New combo treatment may help COVID-19 patients avoid ventilators

NCT ID NCT05178212

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at 600 COVID-19 patients with severe breathing problems who were treated with high-flow nasal oxygen and placed on their stomachs while awake. The goal was to see if this combination could reduce the need for breathing tubes and lower death rates. Researchers also wanted to find out which patients were most likely to still need a ventilator.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mariano Esperatti

    Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, 7600, Argentina

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