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Altitude and Outcomes in Pediatric ARDS: A Multicenter Study

NCT07193771 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1600

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

This multicenter observational study will evaluate the association between geographic altitude, availability of critical care resources, and clinical outcomes in children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). Data on demographics, physiology, and hospital structure will be collected from PICUs located at different altitudes worldwide. The study aims to identify gaps in PARDS management and provide recommendations adapted to diverse resource settings.

Conditions

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric
  • Altitude Hypoxia
  • High Altitude Effects

Interventions

OTHER

Geographic Altitude

Participants are grouped according to the altitude of the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) where they are admitted: low altitude (0-1500 m), intermediate altitude (1501-2500 m), high altitude (2501-3500 m), and very high altitude (\>3500 m). Altitude is treated as the primary exposure variable. No therapeutic intervention is administered as part of this study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    collaborator OTHER

  • Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud

    collaborator OTHER

  • Latin American Pediatric Collaborative Network

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Month
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-01
Primary Completion
2027-11-30
Completion
2028-03-31

Countries

  • Bolivia
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Peru
  • Uruguay

Study Locations

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