Ventilator confusion? global experts unite to standardize terms
NCT ID NCT07638540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
The INTERACT study brings together 50 international experts to agree on standard terms for how patients interact with ventilators. Currently, different words and definitions are used worldwide, causing confusion. Through anonymous surveys, the group will create a shared glossary and reporting guidelines to improve communication, education, and future research.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could lead to a universal language for doctors and researchers to describe how patients interact with ventilators, making care more consistent and research more comparable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a consensus-building study, not a treatment trial. It may not change clinical practice if experts fail to agree or if the resulting standards are not widely adopted.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Al Adan Hospital
Al Ahmadi, Kuwait, 50000, Kuwait
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