Massive study reveals hidden toll of ICU on ARDS survivors

NCT ID NCT06272942

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bayer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of over 640,000 people in the US who had acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and were in the ICU. Researchers wanted to find out what new health problems—physical, mental, or emotional—arise after such a stay, known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). By comparing data from before and after the ICU stay, they hope to identify patterns that could lead to earlier treatment and better care.

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 study could help doctors recognize and treat post-ICU health problems earlier in ARDS survivors.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study using existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome adult acute respiratory distress syndrome postintensive care syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) POST-INTENSIVE CARE SYNDROME (PICS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bayer

Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, United States

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