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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
Fresno, California, 93701, United States
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