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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Clinical Trial in Birmingham, AL

Access cutting-edge acute respiratory distress syndrome treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Birmingham. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Michigan

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Birmingham

    Convenient for AL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Birmingham site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Study in Birmingham

ASCEND researchers are partnering with families of children who receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after a sudden failure of breathing named pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). ECMO is a life support technology that uses an artificial lung outside of the body to do the lung's work. ASCEND has two objectives. The first objective is to learn more about children's abilities and quality of life among ECMO-supported children in the year after they leave the pediatric intensive care unit. The second objective is to compare short and long-term patient outcomes in two groups of children: one group managed with a mechanical ventilation protocol that reserves the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) until protocol failure to another group supported on ECMO per usual care.

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Time between intubation and ECMO cannulation is less than 240 hours (10 days)
ECMO support type is respiratory (VV or VA cannulation)
Chest radiograph with bilateral lung disease
Moderate or severe pediatric ARDS as measured by oxygenation index or oxygen saturation index after intubation and prior to ECMO cannulation: One OI ≥ 16 or Two OIs ≥ 12 and ≤ 16 at least four hours apart or Two OSIs ≥ 10 at least four hours apart or One OI ≥ 12 and ≤ 16 and One OSI ≥ 10 at least four hours apart

Exclusion Criteria

Previously enrolled in PROSpect
Perinatal related lung disease
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia or congenital/acquired diaphragm paralysis
Respiratory failure caused by cardiac failure or fluid overload
Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Cardiomyopathy
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PAH)
Unilateral lung disease
Intubated for status asthmaticus
Obstructive airway disease
Bronchiolitis obliterans
Post hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Post lung transplant
Home ventilator dependent
Neuromuscular respiratory failure
Head trauma: (managed with hyperventilation)
Intracranial bleeding
Unstable spine, femur or pelvic fractures
Acute abdominal process/open abdomen
Family/medical team have decided to not provide full support
Enrolled in interventional clinical trial: not approved for co-enrollment; does not include cancer protocols.
Known pregnancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Birmingham?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05388708) has an active research site in Birmingham, AL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treatment Options in Birmingham, AL

If you're searching for acute respiratory distress syndrome treatment options in Birmingham, AL, this clinical trial (NCT05388708) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Birmingham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced acute respiratory distress syndrome specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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