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Tiny study on lung support in ARDS halted early

NCT ID NCT03202641

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aimed to compare two ways of setting breathing machine pressure (PEEP) in patients with severe lung injury (ARDS). The goal was to see which method better protects the lungs and heart. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped, so no meaningful results were obtained.

What this could mean

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

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early with only 2 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. Results may not apply to other ARDS patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lung injury acute respiratory distress syndrome adult acute respiratory distress syndrome heart failure pulmonary edema respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants Ventricular Dysfunction, Right

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALVEOLAR EDEMA ARDS, HUMAN LUNG INJURY, ACUTE MECHANICAL VENTILATION COMPLICATION RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME RIGHT HEART FAILURE RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachussets General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States