RELEASE Study

What is the study about?

The RELEASE trial is looking to see if Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) which is a way of using the breathing machine helps patients with diseased lungs to heal faster and spend less time on a ventilator compared to the usual way breathing support is given in critical care.

Who can take part?

Patients admitted to a CCU in the UK who are:
• Aged 18 years or more
• Receiving support from a breathing machine
• Have moderate to severely low oxygen levels
• Are expected by the critical care team to stay on a breathing machine for more than two days
Relatives will be approached by medical team as patient is not able to decide for themself.

What is involved?

After leaving hospital, we will also ask you to complete a questionnaire about your recovery at 2- and 6-month time-points.

Tell me more

Please visit the trial website [external] for more information.