Acute lung injury (ALI) and its more severe form, adult respiratory distress (ARD), is a devastating clinical syndrome of sudden lung inflammation that results in severe edema and hypoxemia and requires care in the intensive care unit. Mortality is between 30-40% in controlled settings. To date, no single drug has proven effective for improving mortality in ALI/ARDS despite many large and small clinical trials. The objective of the Clinical Research Network (ARDSNet) is to develop and conduct clinical research trials to prevent, treat, and improve the outcome of patients with acute lung injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and possibly other related critical illnesses.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HR56165-16-0-1
Application #
8602343
Study Section
Project Start
2005-09-30
Project End
2013-07-15
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$100,634
Indirect Cost
Name
Baystate Medical Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
079237988
City
Springfield
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01199