New carbon dioxide method could make ventilators safer for Brain-Injured patients

NCT ID NCT07585019

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Håkan Björne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new method that uses carbon dioxide measurements to help doctors set breathing machines more precisely for brain injury patients. The goal is to reduce lung damage while keeping the patient stable. The study will include 30 adults in a neuro-intensive care unit and will first observe normal values, then test if adjusting the ventilator based on the new method improves lung mechanics.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Capnodynamic method (modified ventilator with special software)
What this could lead to: If successful, this method could help doctors set ventilators more precisely for brain-injured patients, potentially reducing lung complications.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (30 patients) that only measures short-term effects. It may not lead to better patient outcomes or be practical in routine care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

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

NEURO-INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska University Hospital, Neurointensive care unit

Stockholm, Sweden

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