Can CT scans guide better breathing support for ARDS patients?
NCT ID NCT02149589
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using lung CT images to guide ventilator settings could reduce deaths in people with ARDS. 420 adults were assigned to either standard ventilator care or a strategy based on their lung morphology. The goal was to see if personalized ventilation could improve survival at 90 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mechanical ventilation
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could lead to a more personalized way to set ventilators for ARDS patients, potentially lowering death rates.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the results may not show a clear benefit. The strategy is complex and may not be easy to apply in all hospitals.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France