Scientists hunt for biomarkers to personalize ventilator care in ARDS
NCT ID NCT07380997
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study will analyze blood and sputum samples from 411 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on ventilators. Researchers will look for patterns in microbes, metabolites, and gene activity to see if they can predict how well patients respond to ventilation and their 28-day survival. The goal is to find biomarkers that could one day guide personalized ventilator strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify molecular markers that help doctors personalize ventilator settings for ARDS patients, potentially improving survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct clinical changes, and the findings might not apply to all ARDS patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 411 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit(s) at Ruijin Hospital who require ventilation for ARDS (Berlin definition) or acute respiratory failure without ARDS, and are eligible for biospecimen collection (plasma from residual clinical venous blood and sputum) and clinical data collection
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Written and dated informed consent provided. * Age ≥18 years. * ARDS diagnosed according to the 2012 Berlin definition. * Clinically stable * eligible for enrollment after 12-24 hours of stability. * Baseline oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2 ≤300 mmHg) * No history of major chronic lung disease and no history of immunosuppression. * Able to comply with study procedures, including collection of blood/plasma and sputum samples and clinical data. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe autoimmune disease or active systemic inflammatory disease. * Severe hepatic dysfunction or renal failure requiring dialysis. * Invasive mechanical ventilation for \>36 hours prior to enrollment, or death prior to enrollment. * Expected death within 24 hours of admission or inability to complete study-related assessments due to imminent death. * Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electronic device that may affect respiratory function assessment. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Severe allergy to materials required for sample collection or other relevant contraindications. * Severe psychiatric illness or inability to cooperate with study procedures. * Prior participation in other interventional clinical trials that could affect interpretation of study results. * Refusal of consent or withdrawal of informed consent.
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