Which breathing machine works best for lung fluid emergencies?
NCT ID NCT00213681
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two breathing devices—CPAP and bilevel ventilation—in people with severe fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema). The goal was to see which device improves breathing faster. Participants were adults in respiratory distress. The results could help doctors choose the best emergency treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Boussignac CPAP device and bilevel pressure support ventilation device
- What this could lead to
- If one device works better, it could help doctors choose the best breathing support for people with severe fluid in the lungs.
- What could go wrong
- This trial is completed but small; results may not apply to all patients. Both devices are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de ROUEN
Rouen, 76031, France