Computer coach may cut time on breathing machines
NCT ID NCT02842944
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a computer system called Beacon that gives doctors advice on when to take patients off a breathing machine. 29 adults who had been on a ventilator for more than 48 hours took part. The goal was to see if using the system led to less time on the ventilator compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Beacon Caresystem (decision-support device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this system could help patients spend less time on a breathing machine, reducing complications and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (29 people) with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The device only gives advice; doctors still make final decisions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
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