Could a simple saliva test predict lung injury outcomes in kids?

NCT ID NCT07380373

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at 37 children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on breathing machines. Researchers want to see if measuring certain proteins in saliva gives the same information as measuring them in fluid from the lungs. The goal is to find out if a simple saliva test can help predict how severe the disease is and what the outcome might be.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain shams university, Cairo

    Cairo, 11517, Egypt

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