Can lying Head-Down or herbal medicine save lives in severe pneumonia?

NCT ID NCT07396701

First seen Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a head-down tilt position or a traditional Chinese herbal formula to standard hospital care can lower the risk of death in people with severe pneumonia who need a breathing machine. About 1,500 adults in ICUs across China will take part. The main goal is to see if these extra treatments help more people survive at 28 days.

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