Chest press technique shows promise for lung injury patients
NCT ID NCT05876468
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new method called continuous anterior chest compression (CACC) to help people with severe lung injury (ARDS) breathe better. Twenty adults on ventilators were studied to see if pressing on the chest improved lung function compared to lying on the stomach. The goal was to gather information on how well the technique works, not to provide a cure or treatment.
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Study facts
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- 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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Jun 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- 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: * Age ≥ 18 ans * Intubated moderate and severe ARDS according to the Berlin definition (PaO2/FiO2 ratio \<= 200 mmHg) * The patent must be sedated and paralyzed * Informed consent from patient or family members Exclusion Criteria: * Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) * Pneumothorax * Thoracic trauma during the last 3 months * Refractory shock * Contraindication to EIT monitoring (e.g. burns, pacemaker, thoracic wounds limiting electrode belt placement) * Pregnancy * Any contra-indication to esophageal manometry (less than one month esophagus surgery, bronchopleural or esotracheal fistula, latex allergy) * No social care * Adults under Guardianship, curatorship or protection of the court
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris - CHU HENRI MONDOR
Créteil, 94010, France
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