Could a simple change in position improve oxygen levels?
NCT ID NCT01705119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether moving from lying flat to sitting upright improves oxygen levels in patients with respiratory failure who are on breathing machines. Researchers will measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. The study involves 16 adults and aims to understand basic body responses, not to test a new drug or 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 show that simply changing a patient's position improves oxygen levels, potentially leading to better care practices for respiratory failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (16 participants) and only measures short-term effects. It may not apply to all patients or lead to any lasting treatment changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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