Clinical trials
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
- NCT05928052Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to help ARDS patients get off the ventilator
This study tests whether stimulating nerves in the spine can help people with severe lung injury (ARDS) breathe without a ventilator sooner. It may help shorten the time you need a breathing machine in the ICU.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT07313644Recruiting
Finding best breathing support for lung injury after trauma or surgery
This study tests a way to set breathing machine pressures using electrical imaging of the lungs. It aims to find the best settings for patients with lung injury after trauma or major surgery, helping them breathe better with less damage.
HanoiAges 18–90 - NCT07289711Recruiting
Study of ARDS subtypes for targeted treatment
This study looks at different types of inflammation in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. It aims to find which treatments work best for each subtype.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07284888Recruiting
Prone positioning for ARDS patients on ventilators
This study looks at how placing patients on their stomach (prone positioning) affects those with serious lung failure (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. It aims to learn more about the best practices for this treatment in the ICU.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT04903262Recruiting
Extra CO2 removal to protect lungs in moderate ARDS
This study tests an “extra-CO2 removal” breathing support approach to help protect the lungs in people with moderate ARDS, a serious lung injury. You would be on a ventilator for a short time, and the team would check whether this approach improves breathing outcomes while aiming to be safer for the lungs.
BolognaAges 18–100 - NCT07242092RecruitingPhase 4
Pausing methotrexate to boost pneumonia vaccine response
This study tests whether stopping methotrexate for a short time before getting the pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) helps your body build a stronger immune response. It is for people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus whose disease is under control.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–100 - NCT06911450Recruiting
Ultrasound test for lung strain in ICU patients
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to measure how the lungs stretch (pleural strain) during breathing. It aims to see if this measurement works in ICU patients, both those breathing on their own and those on a ventilator, and how it relates to the pressure needed to inflate the lungs.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07208591RecruitingPhase 3
Test of an experimental drug for severe viral lung infection (ARDS)
This study tests an experimental drug (STSA-1002) for people with severe breathing problems caused by a viral infection. It aims to see if the drug can help improve oxygen levels and reduce the need for a breathing machine.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07203781Recruiting
Breathing machine settings and their effect on breathing effort
This study is testing how different settings on a breathing machine affect your breathing effort and drive. It may help doctors find the best ventilator settings for patients with severe low oxygen levels.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07211529Recruiting
Nerve block during chest surgery to reduce complications
This trial tests whether a numbing injection near the spine (paravertebral block) given during keyhole chest surgery can lower the risk of problems after surgery. It might help patients recover more comfortably.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT07193719RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized breathing support for kids after heart surgery
This study tests a personalized breathing technique to improve lung function and heart performance in children who have had heart surgery or are on ECMO. The goal is to find the best way to open up the lungs safely.
BerlinAges birth–18 years - NCT07193771Recruiting
Altitude and Outcomes in Children with ARDS
This study looks at how elevation (altitude) affects the recovery of children with a serious lung condition called ARDS who are on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit.
Sucre, Chuquisaca DepartmentAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07188038Recruiting
Comparing low vs high breathing tube pressure on diaphragm health
This trial compares two levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in patients on a breathing machine. It looks at how these pressures affect diaphragm function, how well the lungs work, and how efficiently you breathe.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06936618Recruiting
Electrical impedance guided ventilator settings for breathing failure
This trial tests whether using electrical impedance tomography (EIT), a safe and non-invasive monitoring technique, helps doctors set the ventilator better for patients with low oxygen levels. It may improve your breathing support during mechanical ventilation.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07176624Recruiting
Early prone positioning and tube feeding in ICU
This study tests whether early prone positioning (lying on your stomach) and early tube feeding can help people with severe lung failure in the ICU recover faster. It's for adults with organ failure and severe ARDS who can safely be placed on their stomach.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT07165717Recruiting
Real-world study of breathing emergencies in ICU patients
This study looks at why some patients develop severe breathing problems in the ICU. It focuses on people who already have conditions like severe infections, injuries, or heavy bleeding that can stress the lungs.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07161271Recruiting
Study on a low-flow CO2 removal device for breathing failure
This study looks back at medical records of people who used a special device (ECCO2R) in the ICU to help remove carbon dioxide from the blood. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well for patients with breathing problems.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT03859050Recruiting
Study immune-cell changes after a controlled endotoxin exposure
This study tests how your lungs’ immune cells respond after a controlled exposure to endotoxin. It may help researchers understand and prevent harmful lung inflammation, even though it is a short, research-focused intervention.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT07126964Recruiting
Extended prone positioning for ARDS patients on ventilators
This trial tests if longer periods of lying face-down (prone positioning) can help people with ARDS who are on a breathing machine. It aims to improve oxygen levels and possibly reduce the need for more invasive treatments.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07125079Recruiting
Studying immune cells and a new treatment for ARDS
This study looks at how the immune system responds in people with ARDS (a severe lung injury) and tests a new treatment called PIP-2 in the lab to see if it might help. It aims to better understand lung injury and find new ways to treat it.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 21–90 - NCT07100860Recruiting
Lung surgery study: how breathing tube time affects recovery
This study checks if the length of time one lung is ventilated (breathing for you) during chest surgery affects your risk of lung complications after surgery. It may help doctors plan safer surgeries.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT07090460Recruiting
Measuring lung overstretch in prone-position ARDS patients
This study uses a special imaging belt (EIT) to check if the lungs are being overstretched when patients with severe breathing problems are placed on their stomach (prone position). It may help doctors adjust breathing machines more safely.
Bayonne, Centre Hospitalier de La Côte BasqueAges 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.