U.S., June 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07019987) titled 'Adiposity Distribution in Acute Respiratory Failure' on May 20.
Brief Summary: Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF) is a condition in which injury to the lungs impairs the ability of the air sacs (alveoli) to ventilate and exchange oxygen. This impairment may be worsened in individuals with elevated body weight, particularly when fat tissue compresses the lungs and promotes alveolar collapse. The impact of body weight on lung function may be greater in individuals with upper-body fat distribution.
Two common interventions for AHRF-positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and prone positioning-are used to improve lung ventilati...