Ventilator study for obese patients pulled before it began

NCT ID NCT02492113

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aimed to find the best level of breathing support (PEEP) for severely obese patients on ventilators. Researchers planned to compare two PEEP levels during breathing tests to see which helped patients breathe easier and come off the ventilator sooner. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

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

Active substance

Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachussets General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States