Could sitting up improve breathing for ICU patients?

NCT ID NCT07025421

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests whether sitting ARDS patients upright in bed helps them breathe better compared to standard head-of-bed elevation. Researchers will measure changes in lung function. The study involves 40 adults with ARDS who would normally be placed on their stomach (proning).

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35223, United States

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