Clinical trials
Respiratory Distress clinical trials
Below are recruiting respiratory distress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 220 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07243054Recruiting
How IV fluids before birth affect newborn weight loss
This trial looks at whether giving IV fluids to mothers before delivery affects how much weight healthy, full-term newborns lose in their first days of life. It is for mothers who feed their baby only formula in the hospital.
Amiens, PicardieAges 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+ - NCT07261787RecruitingPhase 4
Surfactant given in 1 vs. 5 minutes for very preterm babies
This trial compares giving a breathing treatment (surfactant) over 1 minute versus 5 minutes to help very premature babies born before 28 weeks. The goal is to see which timing helps the baby's breathing and heart rate stabilize better.
GrazAges birth–3 days - NCT07265583Recruiting
Predicting lung injury in premature babies
This study looks at premature babies to see if we can predict lung injury early. It may help doctors provide better care for babies born early or with low birth weight.
PaviaAges 6 months–7 months - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07326215Recruiting
A study of a device that removes carbon dioxide from the blood
This trial tests a device called PrismaLung+ that helps remove extra carbon dioxide from the blood of patients on breathing machines. It may help people whose lungs are struggling despite gentle ventilation settings.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07262541Recruiting
Measuring airway opening pressure in children on ventilators
This study tests a simple way to measure the pressure needed to open the airways in children on a breathing machine. It may help doctors provide better breathing support for your child in the intensive care unit.
ParisAges Up to 17 years - NCT04369599Enrolling by invitation
Test chest vibration during ventilation for severe lung failure
This study looks at whether a special chest “vest” and related lung measurements can improve breathing in people with sudden severe lung failure who need a breathing machine. You may be eligible if you have ARDS and can safely use the vest during mechanical ventilation.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07414056Recruiting
Can blood tests predict lung injury in burned children?
This study is testing whether simple blood tests can predict a dangerous lung condition called ARDS in children with severe burns. Researchers will check the child's white blood cell and platelet counts to look for early warning signs that could help doctors treat them faster.
CairoAges 1–12 - NCT07426016Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give surfactant to premature babies
This study compares two methods—video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy—to give surfactant (a medicine that helps babies' lungs work better) to very premature infants. It aims to find which method is safer and easier for babies born at 28 weeks or earlier who need surfactant within the first 36 hours after birth.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–3 days - NCT07437391Recruiting
L-carnitine for preterm babies with breathing problems
This trial tests whether giving L-carnitine, a nutrient that helps cells make energy, to premature newborns with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) can improve their health. It may help their bodies cope better in the NICU.
Muzaffargarh, Punjab ProvinceAges 1 hour–1 day - NCT07439848RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cells for severe lung injury from sepsis
This trial tests if adding stem cells or their growth liquid to standard sepsis treatment helps adults with severe breathing problems. It may improve recovery for those whose family agrees to the study.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 40 years+ - NCT07449572RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of HT31-1 for healthy volunteers
This trial tests a new drug called HT31-1 to see if it's safe in healthy people. It looks at how the drug moves in your body and if it causes side effects. This is a first step before testing it in patients with ARDS (a serious lung condition).
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07504731Recruiting
Effect of body position and breathing support on lung function
This study tests how changing a patient's body tilt and adjusting a ventilator's settings can help open up collapsed parts of the lungs. It may help patients with severe lung failure.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07511582RecruitingPhase 2
Steroids for severe breathing problems in the ICU
This study tests whether a corticosteroid (a type of anti-inflammatory medicine) can help people with severe breathing problems or serious infections who have a specific 'hyperinflammatory' pattern. If you are in the ICU on a ventilator, this trial may be an option for you.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07513051Recruiting
Breathing Support and Diaphragm Movement in Premature Newborns
This study watches how a premature baby's diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) moves when receiving CPAP breathing support. CPAP is a common gentle air pressure treatment that helps newborns breathe better. Understanding this movement may help doctors improve breathing support for very premature babies.
CréteilAges 3 days–2 months - NCT07514481Recruiting
Lung ultrasound comparison of two surfactant delivery methods in preterm babies
This study compares two ways of giving surfactant (a lung-coating medicine) to newborns with breathing trouble: LISA (a gentler, less invasive method) versus traditional breathing tube delivery. Researchers will use ultrasound to see how the medicine spreads in each baby's lungs to find the best approach.
DohaAges 6 months–10 months - NCT07542301Recruiting
Breathing Patterns in Premature Babies During Extubation
This study watches how premature babies breathe before and after removal of their breathing tube. By measuring breathing patterns, doctors hope to better understand when babies are ready to breathe on their own and improve outcomes.
Newark, DelawareAges birth–6 months - NCT07570121RecruitingPhase 1
How Caffeine Moves Through Pregnancy and to the Baby
This study looks at how caffeine is absorbed and transferred to a baby during pregnancy in women at risk of early delivery. Researchers hope to understand safe caffeine use in this situation and potentially help prevent complications.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07623590Recruiting
Finding the Best Lung Pressure Settings in Critically Ill Patients
This study tests two different methods to help doctors adjust breathing machine settings for patients with severe lung injury. The trial compares gentle chest/belly compressions with a special imaging technique to find the safest pressure levels.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07235345Enrolling by invitation
Lung medication with different oxygen levels for premature babies
This study tests a lung medication called pulmonary surfactant, given with different oxygen levels, to help very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) who have breathing difficulties. The goal is to see which oxygen level works best with non-invasive breathing support.
Henan, ZhengzhouAges 6 months–7 months - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for respiratory distress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 220 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.