Comparing two ventilation methods for ARDS patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests two types of breathing support (APRV and BiPAP) to see which works better for people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It may help improve breathing and recovery for those on a ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You have ARDS (a severe lung condition causing breathing failure).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been on a breathing tube and ventilator for less than 48 hours.
- You do not have a long-term lung disease like COPD or fibrosis.
- You do not have serious heart disease or increased pressure in the brain.
- You are not pregnant, not on immune-suppressing drugs, and have no cancer history.
Quick eligibility check
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