Breathing gas could save lives in critical lung failure

This study is testing whether adding inhaled nitric oxide gas to standard treatment can help adults with severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) survive and spend less time on breathing machines. Researchers will compare 536 patients who receive either the nitric oxide treatment or a placebo, along with standard care, to see if it reduces deaths within 28 days. The goal is to find a better way to control this life-threatening lung condition that often requires intensive care.