New study uses imaging to see how nitric oxide helps ARDS lungs
NCT ID NCT07617298
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a gas called nitric oxide, given through a mask or nasal tubes, changes the way air and blood flow match in the lungs of people with ARDS (a serious lung injury). Researchers will use a special imaging technique (EIT) to see these changes right away. The goal is to learn more about how this treatment works, not to test a cure. About 40 adults with ARDS who are awake and breathing with help from a machine will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Non invasive ventilation (NIV) with PEEP or CPAP ≥ 5 cmH2O or nasal high flow oxygen therapy (hfnc) with flow rate ≥ 30 l/min met the diagnostic criteria of non intubated ARDS according to the new global definition of ARDS: pao2/fio2 ≤ 300MMHG or spo2/fio2 ≤ 315 (SpO2 ≤ 97%);
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years, gender unlimited; 2. Non invasive ventilation (NIV) with PEEP or CPAP ≥ 5 cmH2O or nasal high flow oxygen therapy (hfnc) with flow rate ≥ 30 l/min met the diagnostic criteria of non intubated ARDS according to the new global definition of ARDS: pao2/fio2 ≤ 300MMHG or spo2/fio2 ≤ 315 (SpO2 ≤ 97%); 3. Patients with spontaneous breathing and clear consciousness can cooperate with instructions and hold breath for ≥ 8s; 4. Patients with spontaneous breathing and clear consciousness can cooperate with instructions and hold breath for ≥ 8s; Exclusion Criteria: 1. There are signs of worsening respiratory failure requiring immediate intubation: respiratory rate \> 40 times / min with severe use of auxiliary respiratory muscles or contradictory breathing, or Paco ₂ \> 50 mmHg and pH \< 7.25; 2. Hemodynamic instability or the presence of refractory shock; That is, the vasoactive drugs increased by more than 30% within 6 hours, or the norepinephrine dose exceeded 0.5 μ g /kg/min; 3. There are contraindications to EIT monitoring, such as thoracic implantable defibrillator / pacemaker, large area of severe skin damage on the chest, serious allergy to electrode patches, etc; 4. There are contraindications to the use of iNO: such as severe left ventricular dysfunction, active bleeding, etc; 5. Patients with intracranial hypertension, severe arrhythmia or digestive tract obstruction; 6. Pneumothorax and massive pleural effusion were not treated; 7. Chronic kidney disease; 8. Pregnant or lactating women; 9. Participating in other studies; 10. The investigator judged that there were any other circumstances not suitable for participation in this study. -
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Locations
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Nitric Oxide Therapy Device
Shanghai, 200000, China
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