Face-Down fluid forecast: new study tests heart monitors in ARDS
NCT ID NCT01965574
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 33 adults with ARDS (a serious lung condition) who were lying on their stomachs (prone position) and needed help breathing. Doctors wanted to know if certain heart measurements could tell them when a patient needs more fluids. The study tested different ways to measure heart function to see which ones work best in this position. The goal was to find better ways to guide fluid treatment in these very sick patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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33 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2013
- Finished
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Jan 2017
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ARDS patient * mechanically ventilated in prone position * sedated and paralyzed * with continuous cardiac output monitoring by transpulmonary thermodilution and pulse contour analysis * fluid loading as indicated by attending physician Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 * no affiliation to social security * Vena cava obstruction * previous inclusion in protocol
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital de la Croix Rousse
Lyon, 69004, France
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