New ventilator coaching aims to shield lungs during recovery
NCT ID NCT07294768
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way of using mechanical ventilators, called VentCoach, to better protect the lungs of ICU patients with breathing failure. 18 adults on ventilators were randomly assigned to either the VentCoach protocol or standard care. The main goal was to see if doctors could follow the new protocol correctly, not to measure patient recovery. This is an early feasibility study.
What this could mean
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Active substance
VentCoach protocol (mechanical ventilation adjustment method)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better way to set ventilators that reduces lung injury in critically ill patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (18 people) testing only whether the protocol can be followed, not whether it improves outcomes. Results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States