Ventilator showdown: which mode helps ICU patients breathe better?

NCT ID NCT06140056

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two different ways to use a breathing machine (ventilator) for patients in the intensive care unit who have dangerously low oxygen levels. The goal was to measure pressure inside the lungs with each method to see which might be safer or more effective. The study was small and ended early, so it mainly provides insights for 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 could help doctors choose better ventilator settings for patients with breathing failure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study that was terminated, so results may be limited and not generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPOXIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE VENTILATORS, MECHANICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bispebjerg Hospital

Copenhagen, 2400, Denmark
Hvidovre Hospital

Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

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