Extended prone positioning for ARDS patients on ventilators
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if longer periods of lying face-down (prone positioning) can help people with ARDS who are on a breathing machine. It aims to improve oxygen levels and possibly reduce the need for more invasive treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You must have been on a breathing machine for no more than 5 days.
- You must have ARDS (a serious lung condition) as defined by standard criteria.
- Your ventilator settings must meet specific safety limits for pressure and oxygen.
- You must not have already received prone positioning or ECMO during this ICU stay.
- You must not have certain spine, brain, or circulation problems that would make prone positioning unsafe.
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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