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Spontaneous vs Controlled Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital
Summary
Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure may progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening condition that often requires mechanical ventilation. The optimal ventilation strategy in this patient population remains uncertain. The SVALBARD trial is a feasibility and pilot study designed to compare spontaneous versus controlled mechanical ventilation in patients with acute hypoxemia respiratory failure. The primary objective is to assess the feasibility of the study procedures and interventions, while also collecting descriptive data on key clinical variables to inform the design of a future randomized controlled trial.
Official title: Spontaneous Versus Controlled Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: A Feasibility Study and Pilot Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-03-30
Last Updated
2026-03-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Spontaneous Ventilation Strategy
Invasive mechanical ventilation strategy allowing spontaneous breathing while receiving ventilatory support from a standard ICU mechanical ventilator.
Controlled Ventilation Strategy
Invasive mechanical ventilation strategy in which spontaneous respiratory effort is suppressed and breaths are fully delivered by a standard ICU mechanical ventilator.