AWAKE Prone

What is this study about?

Respiratory failure can be caused by chest infection. This means that patients need extra oxygen to keep the oxygen levels in their blood at a safe level.  Despite the treatment commenced for respiratory failure we know that some patients with respiratory failure will unfortunately get worse and may need to go on a ventilator (breathing machine) in an intensive care unit. The study is aiming to find out if lying on your front (awake prone positioning) or standard care (sitting up in bed) reduces the chance that someone will go on a ventilator.

Who can take part?

Patients admitted to Critical Care with respiratory failure receiving moderate to high amount of oxygen not due to COVID-19 infection.

What is involved?

If you take part, which of these two groups you are in will be decided by chance.

In Awake - Prone position we will ask that you lie on your tummy for at least 8 hours each day for a maximum of five days.

If you are in the standard care group, you will continue to receive standard NHS care. This means that you will normally sit upright in bed.

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

Tell me more

Visit the study website.

How do I take part?

For enquiries, please contact the Critical Care Research Team via email.

Email: wuth.ituresearch@nhs.net