Can a computer speed up breathing recovery in kids?
NCT ID NCT00678912
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested whether a computer-driven system called Smartcare/PS could help children with respiratory failure come off a breathing machine faster than usual care. Thirty children were enrolled, and the system automatically adjusted breathing support based on each child's needs. The goal was to see if this approach shortens the time to first extubation.
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Locations
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CHU Sainte Justine
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
Smartcare/PS computer-driven weaning system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make weaning children off ventilators faster and more consistent, reducing time on life support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 30 children, so results may not apply broadly. The computer system may not work better than standard care.
Conditions
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