Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome
MONDO:0100131Acute respiratory distress syndromet that occurs in pediatric patients and includes findings of new infiltrates (unilateral or bilateral) consistent with acute parenchymal disease, edema not fully explained by fluid overload or cardiac failure, and may present as new acute lung disease in setting of chronic lung disease and/or heart disease, and perinatal lung disease is excluded.
Also known as: PARDS
158 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 14 tagged with Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome itself.
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Newborn respiratory distress syndrome 49 trials · 109 incl. sub-types
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New study aims to find best breathing support for kids with ARDS
Disease control PausedThis study looks at two different ways to use ventilators for children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. The goal is to see which method helps children recover faster and breathe better. About 160 children will take part, and the results w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial seeks to end debate on ventilator strategies for kids
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two breathing support strategies—prone positioning and high-frequency ventilation—against standard care in 600 children with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. The goal is to see which approach helps children spend more days off a ventilator within 28…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tracks kids on life support to see how timing affects their brains
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 550 children who need ECMO (a machine that does the work of the lungs) after sudden, severe breathing failure. Researchers will track their abilities and quality of life for a year after leaving the ICU. They will also compare two groups: one that received ECMO…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spit test may predict lung injury severity in kids
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at 37 children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on breathing machines. Researchers want to see if measuring certain inflammation markers in saliva works as well as measuring them in fluid from the lungs. If saliva works, it could lead to a …
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC