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ARDS clinical trials
Below are recruiting ards clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 139 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05354141RecruitingPhase 3
Tested treatment with tiny lung particles for moderate to severe ARDS
This Phase 3 trial studies an “extracellular vesicle” treatment in people with moderate to severe ARDS, a serious lung breathing problem. The goal is to see whether the treatment can improve outcomes compared with standard care.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06477861Recruiting
Elastic power predicts ARDS severity and death risk
This study looks at a new way to predict how serious ARDS (a severe lung injury from pneumonia) is and the chance of death. Doctors will measure something called "elastic power" to see if it helps guide treatment for patients on a breathing machine.
Banhā, Al QalubeyahAges 18–65 - NCT07269743Recruiting
Aerosol therapy for ARDS patients on ventilators
This trial tests whether delivering medication through a ventilator mask (aerosol therapy) can help adults with ARDS breathe better. It is designed for patients who are already on a breathing machine.
Lucknow, Uttar PradeshAges 18 years+ - NCT07490925Recruiting
Breathing Machine Strategy to Protect the Heart in ARDS
This trial tests a special breathing machine strategy that uses pressure measurements from a small tube in your esophagus (food pipe) to protect your heart's right side while treating ARDS caused by pneumonia. It may help if you have severe lung failure and need a ventilator.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT04182412Recruiting
Surgery for abdominal muscle separation and related pain
This trial looks at reconstructing the abdominal wall when the abdominal muscles have separated. It may help people with abdominal instability and back or abdominal pain even after at least 6 months of structured exercise or physical therapy.
Stockholm, Region StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06741137Recruiting
Inhaled nitric oxide and prone positioning for ARDS
This trial is testing whether adding inhaled nitric oxide to lying on your stomach (prone position) can help people with severe lung failure (ARDS) who are on a ventilator. It uses a special monitor (EIT) to check lung function in real time.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT05578742Recruiting
Test breathing support patterns in moderate to severe ARDS
This trial studies how adjusting ventilator settings can better match the lungs’ ability to move air and oxygen in people with moderate to severe ARDS. It may help doctors tailor breathing support for different “lung mechanics” patterns, especially during the first days after intubation.
Angers, Maine et LoireAges 18 years+ - NCT05515484RecruitingPhase 2
Test inflatable bag to help lungs work better when prone
This Phase 2 study tests whether using an inflatable air bag can improve how well the lungs stretch and work for people with ARDS while they are lying face-down (prone) on a ventilator. If you qualify, the study may help determine whether this positioning support improves breathing and lung comfort.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06400095Recruiting
Breathing Machine Patterns to Predict Recovery in Severe Lung Failure
This study looks at how the breathing machine settings and lung function can help predict recovery in people with severe ARDS. You may be able to join if you are on a ventilator for sudden lung failure and have severe ARDS, as long as you don't have certain other health issues.
Saint Cloud, MinnesotaAges 19–80 - NCT06647784Recruiting
Side versus belly lying for ARDS patients
This trial compares lying on your side versus lying on your belly to improve oxygen levels in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It may help doctors choose the best position to help you breathe better.
Bastia, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07362537Recruiting
Feeding while on stomach for severe lung failure
This study tests if giving nutrition through a feeding tube is safe and effective for patients with severe lung failure who need to lie on their stomach to help breathing. It may help doctors understand how to best feed patients during this treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT05075161RecruitingPhase 3
Pirfenidone to help prevent lung scarring in ARDS
This Phase 3 trial tests whether pirfenidone can prevent or reduce lung scarring (fibrosis) in adults with ARDS who are within about a week of their illness starting. It may help by lowering harmful inflammation and the body’s scarring response.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT05795257Recruiting
Studying lung immune cells and gut microbes in ARDS
This trial studies how immune cells in the lungs and gut microbes (your microbiome) change during ARDS and how these changes relate to your outcomes. It may help researchers better predict and treat ARDS by learning what’s going on in the lungs and body systems.
HvidovreAges 18 years+ - NCT06001645Recruiting
Lung biomarkers and air leaks in severe lung injury
This study looks for markers in the blood and signs of air trapped in the lung tissue of people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It uses CT scans to understand why air leaks happen and if certain lab tests can predict them.
CagliariAges 18 years+ - NCT06036056Recruiting
Blood Chemistry Study in Mild ARDS
This study uses a special blood test (called NMR metabolomics) to understand how your body's chemistry changes in the early stages of mild ARDS. It may help find better ways to treat this serious lung condition.
Lucknow, Uttar PradeshAges 18–65 - NCT06119516Recruiting
Guiding breathing machine settings for severe obesity and lung injury
This study tests a new way of setting the breathing machine for people with severe obesity and lung injury (ARDS). It aims to measure pressure inside the lungs more directly, which could help customize ventilation and improve outcomes.
AngersAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ards?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 139 recruiting ards 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 ards 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 ards 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.
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