Measuring body fat patterns in severe breathing failure
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses imaging to measure body fat distribution in patients with acute respiratory failure who are on a breathing tube. It aims to see if body shape or fat composition affects outcomes, which could help personalize care. No new drug is being tested—just careful observation and imaging.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old
- You are on a breathing tube in the ICU for severe breathing problems (intubated for less than 72 hours)
- You have an arterial line (a small tube in an artery) for monitoring your blood pressure and drawing blood
- You do not have severe unstable blood pressure, a collapsed lung, or a pacemaker/defibrillator
- You are not pregnant and do not have certain chronic lung or heart conditions that would affect the study
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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