Muscle relaxants may boost oxygen in severe COVID-19 lung failure

NCT ID NCT04922814

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

Summary

This study tested whether giving muscle relaxants along with sedation helps improve oxygen levels in patients with severe COVID-19 lung failure (ARDS) who need a breathing machine. Forty adults were enrolled. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce complications and improve survival in the ICU.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome COVID-19 critical illness polyneuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assiut university, faculty of medicine, anesthesia and ICU and pain management department

    Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt