Comparing two ways of lying face down for ARDS patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be on a breathing machine (ventilator) for less than 72 hours.
- You must have moderate to severe ARDS, which means your lungs are very inflamed and can't get enough oxygen even with a mask or machine.
- Your doctor has already decided that lying face down is right for you, or you have already started doing it within the last 16 hours.
- You cannot have any condition that makes lying face down unsafe, such as high pressure in the brain, recent surgery on your face or spine, or unstable fractures.
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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