Computer coach for ventilators could help kids breathe easier
NCT ID NCT04068012
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a computer program that gives doctors step-by-step advice on how to set breathing machines for children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The goal is to see if the tool can be used in multiple hospitals and if doctors follow its recommendations. Up to 180 children on ventilators will take part. If the tool works well, a larger study will check if it helps children spend less time on breathing machines.
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Active substance
computerized decision support tool for ventilator management
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help standardize ventilator care for children with lung injury, potentially reducing time on breathing machines and improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving the tool works. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all hospitals.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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CHU Sainte-Justine
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGRoma, Italy
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Penn State University
RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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Riley Hospital for Children
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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University of Utah
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States
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