Clinical trials
Respiratory Distress clinical trials
Below are recruiting respiratory distress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 216 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07051967Recruiting
Comparing recovery after ICU for pregnant and non-pregnant COVID-19 patients
This study looks at how COVID-19 and respiratory failure affect recovery after intensive care. It compares pregnant patients to non-pregnant patients to learn more about the long-term effects.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07216053Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to predict breathing problems in late preterm babies
This study uses lung ultrasound to see if it can predict which late preterm babies (born 34–36 weeks) might have trouble breathing after birth. The goal is to find these babies early so they can get the right care sooner.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 8 months–8 months - NCT03963622Recruiting
Test of careful breathing support for severe lung distress
This study compares a more careful ventilation approach for people with severe lung breathing failure (ARDS). It aims to improve outcomes by using a specific strategy for how the ventilator controls breathing.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07274527Recruiting
Amnioinfusion for babies exposed to thick meconium during labor
This trial tests whether adding fluid into the womb (amnioinfusion) during labor can protect a baby's lungs and health after being exposed to thick meconium (baby's first poop). It may help reduce breathing problems and improve long-term outcomes.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06819644RecruitingPhase 3
Adjusting oxygen therapy using a depth camera to measure lung volumes
This trial tests whether adjusting high flow oxygen therapy (which delivers warm, moist oxygen through the nose) based on a new, non-contact technology — a depth camera that measures lung volumes without touching you — can help improve breathing in people with low oxygen levels. It's for patients in respiratory distress who need oxygen but don't have chronic lung disease.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06827184Recruiting
Best time for lying on stomach with severe lung failure
This trial is for people with severe lung failure (ARDS) who need a breathing machine. It tests how long lying on your stomach (prone position) helps improve breathing, by measuring changes in your body's oxygen levels and other vital signs.
TaipeiAges 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 - 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 - NCT05207852Recruiting
Dexamethasone study for preterm labor lung development
This trial studies how well dexamethasone works and how it behaves in the body when given during preterm labor to help the baby’s lungs mature. You may be able to join if you’re pregnant between 24–36 weeks and are receiving the study treatment per their schedule.
BeijingAges 20–40 - NCT02852928Recruiting
ChILD-EU registry for childhood lung disease samples
This trial builds a European “registry and biobank” of children with suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease (a type of lung problem), as well as conditions that can look similar. It helps researchers learn more about these rare childhood lung diseases and connect families to future studies.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges Any age - NCT05898269Recruiting
Predicting fluid needs while lying face down in ARDS
This study tests a way to predict whether you will benefit from a fluid bolus (a small amount of IV fluid) while you are lying face down for ARDS. It uses continuous heart monitoring to guide or evaluate fluid decisions and may help clinicians avoid too much or too little fluid.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06295484Recruiting
Comparing two breathing support methods for very small babies
This study compares two types of breathing support (nasal CPAP and NIPPV) for very low birth weight preterm infants to see which one works better. The goal is to find the best way to help these babies breathe more easily.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1 day–8 months - 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+ - NCT07835945Recruiting
Testing blood gas from artery vs fingertip in breathing distress
This trial compares blood drawn from an artery (arterial blood gas) with blood from a fingertip (capillary blood gas) to see if the fingertip test gives accurate enough results for patients in the emergency room with breathing problems caused by COPD or heart failure. It might help reduce the pain and discomfort of repeated artery tests.
NiceAges 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+ - NCT05640635Recruiting
Testing inflammation changes in people on ECMO
This study looks at inflammation during ECMO (a heart-lung bypass machine) and while people are being weaned off it. It may help doctors better understand which patients are improving safely during ECMO and when to reduce support.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07814118Enrolling by invitation
Understanding how your body works during routine care
This study looks at how different body systems work together in people with various conditions and healthy volunteers. It uses routine medical tests and data to understand health better, which can help improve future care.
New York, New YorkAges 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+ - NCT05844579Recruiting
Early breathing and mobilization support for ICU lung injury
This study looks at whether starting early movement and breathing-related care while in the ICU helps people with ARDS (a serious lung condition). You may be eligible if you recently needed a breathing machine and are expected to need it for a bit longer.
TokyoAges 16 years+ - NCT06594458Recruiting
New method to keep mom and baby together after C-section
This study tests a new procedure to reduce separation between mother and newborn after a planned C-section. It may help babies with mild breathing problems who need a little extra oxygen stay with their moms instead of going to a separate nursery.
RomaAges 1 minute–3 days - NCT05609877Recruiting
Testing LISA breathing treatment for very preterm newborns
This trial is studying whether giving a lung “surfactant” medicine through a thin tube (called LISA) helps very premature babies with breathing problems. It aims to see if this approach improves care for babies born around 24 to 30 weeks gestation who still need oxygen support.
AalborgAges 6 months–7 months - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for respiratory distress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 216 recruiting respiratory distress 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 respiratory distress 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 respiratory distress 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
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
- 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.