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ARDS clinical trials
Below are recruiting ards clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 132 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07298889Recruiting
Higher pressure support for pneumonia or ARDS patients
This trial tests whether using a higher level of pressure support (called PEEP) during noninvasive mask breathing can help people with pneumonia or ARDS (a serious lung condition) recover. It might be a good option if you need help breathing with a mask and meet the oxygen level requirements.
ChongqingAges 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+ - NCT07248995Recruiting
Ultrasound to set breathing support in brain injury patients with lung issues
This trial tests if chest and head ultrasound can help doctors adjust the breathing machine (PEEP) for patients with both a severe brain injury and a serious lung condition called ARDS. The goal is to improve care without harming the brain.
ThessalonikiAges 18 years+ - NCT06967285Recruiting
Prone positioning for ARDS: checking brain blood flow
This trial studies how lying on your stomach (prone positioning) affects blood flow in the brain during severe lung failure (ARDS). It aims to predict and prevent brain problems that might occur with this treatment.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06967207Recruiting
Electrical imaging lung monitor for ARDS outcomes
This study tests if a special imaging technique (Electrical Impedance Tomography or EIT) can help doctors better predict outcomes in people with severe lung injury (ARDS). The goal is to use regular, safe lung scans to guide breathing treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06990477Recruiting
EIT-guided breathing machine settings for ARDS
This trial tests a special monitoring technique called EIT (electrical impedance tomography) to help doctors set the best breathing machine pressure for people with ARDS. It may help improve oxygen levels and protect the lungs.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 19–90 - 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+ - NCT06691464Enrolling by invitation
Using FAPI PET/CT to find lung scarring in non-healing ARDS
This study uses a special PET/CT scan to look for active scar tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs of people who are still very sick with ARDS after 5 days of ventilator support. It may help doctors understand why some lungs don't heal and could guide future treatments.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 20 years+ - NCT06536543Recruiting
Lung imaging to check over-inflation in ARDS patients lying on their stomach
This trial uses a special lung imaging belt (EIT) to see if the lungs are over-inflated in patients with severe breathing problems (ARDS) when they lie on their stomach. It aims to help doctors adjust ventilator settings for better lung protection.
BayonneAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07463885Recruiting
Breathing on your own vs machine breathing for low oxygen
This study tests whether letting patients with serious breathing problems breathe on their own (with a breathing tube still in place) is better than the usual way of using the ventilator to do all the breathing. It may lead to faster recovery and less harm.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05492344Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided breathing support for severe lung failure
This study tests whether using an ultrasound scan to guide a breathing machine settings can improve care for people with moderate or severe ARDS, a serious lung condition. If you qualify, the team will compare the ultrasound-guided approach to standard ventilator care in the ICU.
BrusselsAges 18–100 - NCT06037330RecruitingPhase 4
Study of nalbuphine for ARDS after surgery
This trial tests if the drug nalbuphine can help patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after surgery. It aims to see if it improves breathing and pain while staying in the ICU.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06321497Recruiting
Carbon dioxide removal to protect lungs during ARDS
This study tests a machine that removes carbon dioxide from your blood (called extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal or ECCO2R) to help protect your lungs from further damage while on a breathing machine. It may be an option if you have severe ARDS and your breathing machine settings are very high.
Frankston, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07839234Enrolling by invitation
Personalized breathing support for lung injury patients
This trial tests a new way to adjust breathing machine settings for people with a lung condition called ARDS. The adjustments are based on detailed monitoring of the heart and lungs, aiming to improve recovery.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07807046Recruiting
Guided atracurium dosing in ICU patients
This trial tests whether using a device to guide the dosing of atracurium (a muscle relaxant) improves outcomes in critically ill ICU patients who need this medication for more than 48 hours. It focuses on patients with severe lung or heart conditions, such as ARDS or ECMO support.
New Taipei CityAges 20 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+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ards?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 132 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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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.