Pilot study to test best ventilator approach for severe lung failure

NCT ID NCT07463885

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study will enroll 80 ICU patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure to compare two ventilator strategies: one that allows patients to breathe spontaneously and one that fully controls their breathing. The goal is to see if a larger trial is possible and to gather early data on outcomes. The study is not yet recruiting and is led by Oslo University Hospital.

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 design a larger trial that may identify the best ventilation strategy for patients with acute respiratory failure.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study, not designed to prove which ventilation method is better. Results may not change practice directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome acute respiratory failure adult acute respiratory distress syndrome respiratory failure

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