Testing body position therapy for ARDS with electrical impedance tomography
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses a special imaging tool (electrical impedance tomography, or EIT) to see if lying on your side (high lateral recumbent position) helps improve lung function in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It aims to find a better way to help patients breathe easier.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), as defined by the Berlin definition updated in 2023.
- Your doctor must think that lying on your side (known as lateral positioning) is safe and might help you.
- You do not have severe spine or muscle problems that would make side-lying unsafe.
- You do not have serious skin wounds or pressure sores that could be made worse by lying on your side.
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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