Lying face down could save lives: new study investigates best use of prone positioning for ARDS

NCT ID NCT07284888

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

Summary

This study is observing how prone positioning (lying face down) affects patients with moderate-to-severe ARDS, a serious lung condition. Researchers will track 1000 adults in intensive care to see if factors like lung shape or brain injury influence outcomes. The goal is to learn who benefits most and when to stop the 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 study could help doctors personalize prone positioning for ARDS patients, potentially improving survival and reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and 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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University

    RECRUITING

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China

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