Study aims to help obese patients breathe easier after ventilator
NCT ID NCT02492113
First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study was designed to find the best level of positive pressure (PEEP) on a ventilator for obese patients to help them breathe on their own after a breathing tube is removed. Researchers planned to test different pressure levels in patients with a BMI of 35 or higher. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
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Massachussets General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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