Clinical trials
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome clinical trials
Below are recruiting acute respiratory distress syndrome clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 161 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06849570Recruiting
Tailoring breathing support and muscle relaxants during prone positioning for severe lung injury
This trial tests two ways to adjust ventilator settings for patients with severe lung injury whose oxygen levels are very low. It aims to find out the best level of breathing support and whether giving muscle relaxants during prone positioning helps improve oxygen levels.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 18 years+ - NCT07025421Recruiting
Using vertical positioning for ARDS patients
This study tests whether raising the head of the bed (vertical positioning) can help patients with ARDS breathe better. It may offer a simple, non-drug way to improve oxygen levels.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT05801224Recruiting
Vascular ARDS recruitment after inhaled nitric oxide
This study tests whether giving nitric oxide gas through a breathing tube helps people with a lung condition called ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) recover and leave the intensive care unit sooner. It may help some patients with mild-to-moderate cases who need a ventilator and a central line.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07086755RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vadadustat treatment for lung injury from infection
This trial tests a pill called vadadustat for people with a serious lung condition called ARDS, which makes it hard to breathe. The drug may reduce inflammation and improve oxygen levels, helping patients recover without needing a breathing tube.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07750288Recruiting
Understanding breathing difficulty in children with lung injury
This study looks at how severe breathing difficulty (dyspnea) affects the recovery of children with a lung condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It aims to improve care by tracking symptoms over time.
SantiagoAges 1 month–18 years - NCT05002478Recruiting
Prone positioning for very sick babies with lung distress
This trial tests whether turning very sick, ventilated infants onto their stomach (prone positioning) can improve breathing when they have severe lung distress from likely pneumonia or bronchiolitis. It may help your baby get better oxygen levels and recover faster, while doctors closely monitor safety.
ViennaAges Up to 1 year - NCT06083363Recruiting
Recovery after severe lung infection
This study follows patients who had severe pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) to understand how they recover over time. It aims to identify factors that affect recovery trajectories.
Tortosa, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04966624Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided breathing strategy for new focal ARDS
This study tests a way to guide ventilator settings using lung ultrasound pictures in adults with very new, localized ("focal") ARDS. The goal is to see whether this approach improves care for people who just started needing a breathing machine.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06212492Recruiting
Muscle relaxants and stomach positioning for ARDS
This trial tests whether combining two treatments—medications that relax muscles (neuromuscular blocking agents) and lying on your stomach (prone positioning)—can reduce lung damage in people with severe ARDS on a breathing machine.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06369584Recruiting
Prone Position for Children on ECMO with Severe ARDS
This trial tests if lying face-down (prone position) helps children with severe ARDS who are already on ECMO, a machine that supports the heart and lungs. It aims to see if this position improves recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07686315Recruiting
Safer breathing with advanced monitoring on a ventilator
This trial is testing a new way to monitor your breathing while you are on a ventilator, to make it safer. It is for people who need a ventilator for reasons other than lung failure, like after a coma, injury, or severe infection.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06514209Recruiting
Muscle relaxation levels in severe ARDS patients
This study is testing whether different levels of muscle relaxation (called neuromuscular blockade) during breathing support can improve lung function in people with serious ARDS. It might help doctors choose the best relaxation level for patients on a breathing machine.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 3 weeks–85 years - NCT05717218Recruiting
Testing special breathing monitoring during VV-ECMO in ARDS
This trial checks whether a special “breathing sensor belt” that watches breathing in real time can be used safely in adults with severe lung failure (ARDS) who are on a machine called VV-ECMO. It may help the care team better monitor ventilation while you’re critically ill.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06703073RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
This trial is testing new treatments for people with ARDS, a serious lung condition. The goal is to find therapies that help patients breathe better and recover faster. If you or a loved one has ARDS, this study may offer access to experimental treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06701656RecruitingPhase 2
Testing bevacizumab for breathing problems from ARDS
This trial tests if bevacizumab can help people with ARDS (a serious lung condition) breathe better. It is for patients with mild, moderate, or severe ARDS who are already in the hospital.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06701682RecruitingPhase 2
Study of vilobelimab for moderate to severe ARDS
This trial tests a drug called vilobelimab for people with moderate or severe ARDS (a serious lung condition). It aims to find if this treatment can help improve breathing and outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06701669RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Paridiprubart for moderate to severe ARDS
This trial tests a new medicine called paridiprubart to see if it can help people with moderate or severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. It may be an option if you have low oxygen levels and no known allergy to the drug.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06513949RecruitingPhase 2
Testing IC14 for ARDS on a ventilator
This trial tests a new treatment called IC14 for people in the hospital on a breathing machine for ARDS (a severe lung injury). The study aims to see if IC14, which blocks a protein involved in inflammation, can help the lungs heal faster.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07669558Recruiting
Finding the best side-lying position for ARDS after abdominal surgery
This trial uses a special imaging test (electrical impedance tomography) to find the safest side position for patients with lung injury after abdominal surgery in the ICU. It aims to improve oxygen levels and breathing comfort.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07726940Recruiting
A Study of Immune Responses and ECMO in Severe Lung Injury
This study looks at how the immune system and ECMO (a machine that helps oxygenate blood) can improve outcomes for people with moderate to severe ARDS. If you join, researchers will monitor your condition and treatment to find better ways to manage this serious lung problem.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07726953Recruiting
Full-course ECMO for moderate-to-severe ARDS
This trial tests a full-course strategy using a heart-lung bypass machine (ECMO) for people with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. The goal is to see if starting and continuing ECMO throughout treatment improves recovery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07711964RecruitingPhase 4
Finding the best steroid dose for ARDS patients on a ventilator
This trial tests different doses of corticosteroids to find the best one for people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. It aims to improve recovery while reducing side effects.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07317050RecruitingPhase 3
Aprotinin for acute respiratory distress syndrome
This trial tests a drug called aprotinin for people with moderate to severe ARDS who are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if it helps treat the lung injury.
Ciudad Real, Ciudad RealAges 18 years+ - NCT03642002Recruiting
Music therapy for adults on breathing machines in the ICU
This trial tests whether music therapy can improve comfort and recovery for adults who need a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) in the ICU for at least 48 hours. It may help with stress, mood, and other ICU-related symptoms while you are in critical care.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acute respiratory distress syndrome?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 161 recruiting acute respiratory distress syndrome studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acute respiratory distress syndrome trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acute respiratory distress syndrome trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
- Respiratory Distress
- Respiratory Distress Neonatal
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
- Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.