Face-Down position cuts deaths in severe lung failure
NCT ID NCT00527813
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested if placing patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on their stomachs (prone position) for at least 16 hours a day could lower the chance of dying. 474 adults on breathing machines were randomly assigned to lie face down or stay on their backs. The main goal was to see if the prone position reduced deaths within 28 days.
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Hôpital Croix Rousse
Lyon, 69317, France
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