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
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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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The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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West China Hospital of Sichuan University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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