Upright Bed Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

The ARISE Study - Use of Vertical Positioning

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Participants will be randomly assigned to either sit upright in bed or receive standard care.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

You may not be able to join if

  • I have cancer
  • I have an active tracheostomy

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The pilot study will randomize 40 ARDS patients who if proning were required would be randomized to upright bed positioning or to stand of care with bed in the head of bed elevation position

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Cancer * Active tracheostomy
Contacts

peter morris, md

205-934-5548

pmorris@uabmc.edu

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