Study tests best way to package patients in rescue litters for easier breathing

NCT ID NCT07644793

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how different ways of packaging a person in a rescue litter affect their breathing. Researchers will measure lung function in 24 healthy adults while lying down, on their side, and upright in a vacuum mattress. The goal is to find the best position to keep airways open during rescue.

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 could help emergency responders choose packaging methods that minimize breathing difficulties for injured patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study with only 24 healthy volunteers, not actual trauma patients. Results may not apply to real emergencies or people with injuries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    Fresno, California, 93701, United States