Which ventilator mode is best? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05563779

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tested three common ventilator modes—volume control, pressure control, and adaptive pressure control—in 566 ICU adults with respiratory failure. The goal was to see which mode leads to more days alive and off the ventilator. The study is a first step to guide future larger trials.

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 guide doctors on which ventilator mode helps patients breathe on their own sooner, improving ICU care.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot trial, not a final answer. Results may not apply to all patients, and differences between modes might be small or unclear.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States