Fat distribution in acute respiratory failure
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how body fat is distributed in people with breathing failure who are on a breathing tube. It may help understand who recovers better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have acute breathing failure with low oxygen levels and are on a breathing tube for less than 72 hours.
- You have an arterial line in place for blood draws and blood pressure monitoring.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are not pregnant or less than 6 weeks after giving birth.
- You do not have a collapsed lung, a pacemaker, chronic lung disease, or certain heart conditions.
- You are not on a heart-lung machine and can safely lie on your stomach.
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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