Can adjusting ventilators protect kidneys in lung failure?
NCT ID NCT07545252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will observe 40 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on ventilators. Researchers will adjust the ventilator's pressure settings and use ultrasound to measure vein congestion, checking if certain settings are linked to better kidney outcomes. The goal is to understand how ventilator choices might affect kidney health, not to test a new drug or treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose ventilator settings that reduce kidney injury in ARDS patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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