Using artificial intelligence to improve mechanical ventilation decisions

Retrospective Use of Patient Treatment Data for the Evaluation and Further Development of an Artificial Intelligence-based Algorithm for Clinical Decision Support in Invasive Mechanical Ventilation of Intensive Care Patients

Technische Universität Dresden · NCT05668637

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence tool can help doctors make better decisions about ventilator settings for patients on mechanical ventilation in the ICU.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment318542 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTechnische Universität Dresden (other)
Locations8 sites (Cleveland, Ohio and 7 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05668637 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates an artificial intelligence-based algorithm designed to support clinical decision-making for patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation. The algorithm aims to optimize ventilator settings based on individual patient characteristics and clinical guidelines, addressing the risks associated with inappropriate ventilation. By learning from deviations in expert handling and patient conditions, the AI system seeks to enhance patient outcomes in the intensive care unit. The study is observational and focuses on patients who have been on mechanical ventilation for more than four hours.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older who require invasive mechanical ventilation for more than four hours.

Not a fit: Patients receiving one-lung ventilation may not benefit from this study due to the specific focus on invasive mechanical ventilation settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved patient outcomes by minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury and optimizing mechanical ventilation strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of artificial intelligence in clinical decision support is a growing field, this specific application in optimizing mechanical ventilation settings is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who are 18 years or older and receive invasive mechanical ventilation for \> 4 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients receiving one-lung ventilation

Where this trial is running

Cleveland, Ohio and 7 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, Mechanical ventilation, ventilator-induced lung injury, ARDS, artificial intelligence

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.