Clinical trials
Respiratory Distress clinical trials
Below are recruiting respiratory distress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 215 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07176117Enrolling by invitation
Surfactant via airway device for breathing trouble in newborns
This trial tests if giving surfactant (a natural substance that helps lungs stay open) through a special airway device can help late preterm and early term infants with breathing problems. The goal is to see if this approach works better than current methods without needing a breathing tube.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 8 months–9 months - 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 - NCT06946914RecruitingPhase 4
Misoprostol before planned c-section
This trial tests if giving misoprostol before a planned c-section can help reduce bleeding. It might make the surgery safer for women who meet certain criteria.
Kafr Ash Shaykh, EgyptAges 20–35 - 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 - NCT07098910Recruiting
Surfactant therapy for premature babies with breathing problems
This trial tests whether giving surfactant (a substance that helps lungs stay open) to premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) through a mask on the throat (supraglottic airway) is safe and effective. It may be an option for babies who need extra oxygen but are not on a breathing tube.
HanoiAges Up to 2 days - 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+ - NCT04460859Recruiting
Testing an electrical monitor in moderately severe lung failure
This trial tests a bedside breathing and lung-monitoring method that uses small electrodes on the chest. It is meant for people with moderate to severe ARDS (a serious lung inflammation problem) who are on a breathing machine, to help guide care.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT04208126Recruiting
Early versus late ECMO start for severe lung failure
This trial compares starting ECMO early versus later in adults with severe lung failure (ARDS). It tests whether starting the life-support machine sooner can improve outcomes by the time doctors need it.
TübingenAges 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 - NCT07030270Recruiting
Giving surfactant to preterm babies through a mask or thin tube
This trial compares two ways of giving surfactant (a liquid that helps babies' lungs open) to premature babies who need extra oxygen. One way uses a laryngeal mask airway and the other uses a thin catheter. Both are less invasive than a breathing tube, which may help babies recover faster.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–3 days - NCT07032987Recruiting
Improving sedation with a new care plan for ICU patients
This trial tests a new sedation protocol for adults in intensive care who need strong pain relief or sedation medicines. It aims to make sedation safer and more comfortable, and includes people on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) or a ventilator (breathing machine) for severe breathing problems.
London, LondonAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT06975189RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing radiation in preterm baby lung scans
This trial tests whether using ultrasound instead of X-rays for lung imaging can safely reduce radiation exposure in very premature babies. If your baby needs lung imaging, they may be able to join.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges Up to 1 day - NCT06697951Recruiting
Testing the Neovent breathing device for newborns
This study tests a simple breathing machine called the Neovent for newborns with mild to moderate breathing trouble in hospitals with limited resources. It aims to see if the device can help babies breathe easier without needing a breathing tube.
Tānsen, Palpa DistrictAges 1 minute–4 weeks - NCT06971042Recruiting
Using lung ultrasound to find ARDS early in ventilated patients
This study compares lung ultrasound with CT scans to detect ARDS (a serious lung injury) early in patients on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if ultrasound can provide a faster, safer way to diagnose ARDS.
TantaAges 22–80 - NCT05822869Recruiting
Testing early EIT monitoring in people with ARDS
This trial looks at monitoring people with ARDS (a serious lung condition) very early after breathing support starts, using a technology called EIT. The goal is to see whether this early monitoring can help guide care during the first critical hours.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06919484Recruiting
RCexp effect on lung air and blood flow in ARDS
This study tests a new technique (RCexp) to see how it affects air and blood flow in the lungs of people with ARDS who are on a breathing machine. It aims to improve how we monitor and treat lung problems.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 19 years+ - NCT06880016Recruiting
Lung ultrasound after surfactant in preterm babies
This study uses lung ultrasound to see how different ways of giving surfactant (a medicine for breathing problems) affect preterm babies born before 32 weeks. It may help doctors choose the best method for your baby.
Konya, KaratayAges 1 day–5 days - NCT06062212Recruiting
Effects of lung pressure on recovery in severe ARDS on ECMO
This trial looks at how changes in lung pressure during breathing might affect recovery in patients with severe ARDS who are on a heart-lung bypass machine (ECMO). It could help doctors improve treatment for people with this serious lung condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06854627Recruiting
Comparing two ways of lying face down for ARDS patients
This study compares lying face down continuously for a long time versus lying face down for shorter periods each day. It is for patients with moderate to severe ARDS (a serious lung condition) who are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see which approach helps the lungs recover better.
Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT06757543Recruiting
Comparing video vs direct laryngoscopy for newborn intubation
This study compares two ways of putting a breathing tube into newborn babies: using a video camera to see the airway versus the standard method of looking directly. It aims to find which technique is safer and more effective.
RijekaAges birth–1 month - NCT05816954Recruiting
Imaging test to predict lung injury risk in ARDS
This study looks at scan images to better predict the risk of a serious lung complication (barotrauma) in people with ARDS. It may help doctors choose safer treatment strategies in the ICU.
Catanzaro, CalabriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06074380RecruitingPhase 4
Surfactant therapy comparison for preterm infants
This trial compares a new method of giving surfactant (a substance that helps babies' lungs work better) to preterm infants who have breathing problems. The goal is to see if giving surfactant through a thin tube without a breathing tube works as well as the usual method.
Evanston, IllinoisAges Up to 2 days
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for respiratory distress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 215 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.