Can switching ventilator mode early save lives? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07519512

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether changing the ventilator settings early—from full control to a mode where the patient does some of the work—helps critically ill adults get off the machine faster. About 1,600 patients across 10 ICUs will be randomly assigned to either early switching or usual care. The main goal is to see if more patients are successfully breathing without a ventilator by day 28.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
early transition to assisted ventilation (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to shorter time on ventilators and better outcomes for critically ill patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase, so results are uncertain. The open-label design may introduce bias, and findings may not apply to all ICU patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University

    RECRUITING

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China

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