Test of careful breathing support for severe lung distress
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have moderate or severe ARDS and it was diagnosed within the last 48 hours
- You have not been on a breathing machine (continuous mechanical ventilation) for more than 7 days
- You do not have known or suspected high pressure in the brain that needs strict carbon dioxide control
- You are not pregnant and are not on ECMO (an advanced life-support machine for breathing) during randomization
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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