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This study tests whether pirfenidone, a drug already used for lung scarring, can prevent fibrosis in adults with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). About 130 ICU patients will receive either pirfenidone or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug reduces the numb…

This study tests whether adding landiolol, a short-acting heart medication, to the fluid used to preserve the heart during mitral valve surgery can prevent a dangerous condition called low cardiac output syndrome. About 1500 adults having elective mitral valve repair or replaceme…

This study is testing a new portable breathing device designed to help people with sudden breathing failure before they get to the hospital. The device delivers continuous air pressure to keep the airways open. Researchers will check how easy it is to use and how well it works in…

This study is collecting medical information and biological samples from up to 6,000 people with COVID-19. Researchers want to find patterns that predict who will become severely ill, who might die, and who will respond best to treatments. The goal is to create a biobank that hel…