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Inhaled Nitric Oxide for ARDS-related Pulmonary Hypertension

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Overseen byYuri Matusov, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase < 1
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Yuri Matusov
No Placebo Group
Approved in 3 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Open-label pilot study of early inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) for patients developing de novo pulmonary hypertension during Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS.) The study aims to determine whether iNO has possible hemodynamic and clinical benefits when given early in the course of ARDS to patients with evidence of elevated pulmonary artery pressure.

Research Team

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Yuri Matusov, MD

Principal Investigator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for patients with ARDS who are starting to show signs of high blood pressure in the lungs. It's open to those who haven't yet received treatment for this specific complication.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.
Diagnosis of ARDS based on the Berlin criteria
I am on a mechanical ventilator.

Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with a severe heart condition that affects its ability to pump blood.
I have a serious heart valve condition.
I have a heart condition affecting my heart's muscle.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Inhaled Nitric Oxide (Vasodilator)
Trial OverviewThe study tests if inhaling nitric oxide (iNO) early on can help manage increased lung blood pressure and improve overall health in ARDS patients.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: iNOMAXExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Yuri Matusov

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1
Recruited
20+

Mallinckrodt

Industry Sponsor

Trials
202
Recruited
15,700+

Mario Saltarelli

Mallinckrodt

Chief Medical Officer

MD

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Siggi Olafsson

Mallinckrodt

Chief Executive Officer

PhD in Pharmacy