Lying flat or upright? study tests best position for ARDS breathing

NCT ID NCT07504731

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how tilting the body (trunk inclination) changes lung mechanics in 40 adults with moderate to severe ARDS who are on ventilators. Researchers will measure lung pressures and use electrical imaging to see how different positions and ventilator settings affect lung function. The goal is to gather knowledge to guide better breathing support, not to test a new 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 could help doctors choose better body positions and ventilator settings for ARDS patients, potentially improving breathing and recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all ARDS patients, and no direct benefit to participants is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome adult acute respiratory distress syndrome

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital

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    Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China

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  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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  • Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China

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