Southeast University, China
Clinical trials sponsored by Southeast University, China, explained in plain language.
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New breathing technique may help ICU patients ditch ventilators sooner
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a smarter breathing machine (NAVA) helps patients with severe lung injury (ARDS) get off the ventilator faster compared to standard support (PSV). 130 adults with a tracheotomy tube were enrolled. The goal was to see if NAVA increases days alive without …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Oxygen extremes after heart surgery linked to brain fog
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having too much or too little oxygen after heart surgery raises the chance of delirium (sudden confusion). Researchers followed 1000 patients in the ICU after cardiac surgery. The goal was to understand how oxygen levels impact recovery and brain func…
Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:43 UTC
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Kidney machine tweaks may boost CO2 removal in lung failure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 10 adults with respiratory failure who were already using a combined lung and kidney support machine. Researchers tested two different settings on the kidney part to see how each affected the machine's ability to remove carbon dioxide. The goal was to underst…
Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:32 UTC
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New study explores best way to feed ARDS patients in prone position
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 319 adults with severe lung injury (ARDS) who were placed face down to help them breathe. Researchers wanted to see if feeding them through a tube placed past the stomach (post-pyloric) would cause fewer feeding problems than standard stomach feeding. The stu…
Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Massive study tracks respiratory failure in chinese ICUs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed over 4,000 ICU patients in China who needed breathing support for acute respiratory failure. Researchers collected data on treatments, outcomes, and costs to better understand the disease burden. The goal was to gather current information, not to test a new tr…
Sponsor: Southeast University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC