Oxygen showdown: can high flow save more lives in east africa?

NCT ID NCT05754034

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study compares high flow oxygen to standard oxygen for adults with dangerously low blood oxygen (acute hypoxemia) in five East African hospitals. Researchers want to see if high flow oxygen lowers death rates and uses oxygen more efficiently. About 1,600 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two oxygen methods.

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Locations

  • AIC Kijabe Hospital

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    Kijabe, Kenya

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  • Nakuru Level V Hospital

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    Nakuru, Kenya

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  • Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital

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    Blantyre, Malawi

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  • The University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB)

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    Huye, Rwanda

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  • The University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)

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    Kigali, Rwanda

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