Test inflatable bag to help lungs work better when prone
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether using an inflatable air bag can improve how well the lungs stretch and work for people with ARDS while they are lying face-down (prone) on a ventilator. If you qualify, the study may help determine whether this positioning support improves breathing and lung comfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years
- You have ARDS (severe lung inflammation) and are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation)
- Your oxygen level is low, with a P/F ratio under 150 (a blood/oxygen measure)
- You are in the medical ICU at Amiens while sedated and on the breathing machine
- You (or your relative) can give informed consent
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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