The ARISE Study - Use of Vertical Positioning
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Jun 9, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The ARISE Study is a small research trial looking at a new way to help people with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. The study is comparing two different ways of positioning patients in bed—either sitting upright or lying with the head of the bed slightly raised—to see which position might help patients breathe better. This is important because how a patient is positioned can affect their lung function and overall comfort during treatment.
This study will include about 40 adults with ARDS who meet certain health requirements. People with cancer or those who have a tube in their throat (called a tracheostomy) won’t be able to join. If you take part, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two bed positions, and doctors will carefully watch how this affects your breathing and recovery. The study hasn’t started enrolling participants yet, but it hopes to find simple ways to improve care for patients struggling with ARDS.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Cancer
- • Active tracheostomy
About University Of Alabama At Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a prominent academic institution and research hub dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its commitment to medical discovery and education, UAB conducts cutting-edge research across a wide array of disciplines, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and public health. With a robust infrastructure for clinical research, UAB fosters collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and resources to enhance the translation of scientific findings into effective treatments and interventions. As a leader in clinical research, UAB aims to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the broader medical community through rigorous trial design and implementation.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported