Improving the use of stomach positioning for patients with severe respiratory issues
Sustainable Implementation of Prone Positioning for the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
This study is looking for ways to help doctors use a special treatment called prone positioning more often for patients with severe breathing problems from COVID-19, so they can get better care in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899599 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of prone positioning, a critical practice for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in patients affected by COVID-19. The project aims to develop and evaluate strategies that encourage healthcare providers to adopt this life-saving technique more consistently. By utilizing informatics and survey methodologies, the research will monitor the effectiveness of these strategies in real-world intensive care settings. The principal investigator, Dr. Chad Hochberg, will undergo training to become an independent expert in critical care implementation science over the next five years.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome, particularly those requiring mechanical ventilation.
Not a fit: Patients with mild respiratory issues or those not requiring mechanical ventilation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and better outcomes for patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that prone positioning can significantly reduce mortality in ARDS patients, indicating a strong foundation for this research approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hochberg, Chad — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Hochberg, Chad
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.