World's first survey reveals how breathing machines are used outside ICUs
NCT ID NCT07157215
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveys 400 doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists worldwide to understand how non-invasive ventilation (breathing support via mask or helmet) is used outside intensive care units. The goal is to identify current practices, patient outcomes, and barriers to safer, more effective use in emergency rooms, hospital wards, and long-term care facilities.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
physicians, nursing officers, and Respiratory therapists who treat patients with NIV
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion criteria Physicians, Nursing Officers, and Respiratory therapists dealing with adult patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure. Exclusion Criteria Physicians and Respiratory therapists who refuse to give consent.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226012, India
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