Altitude and Outcomes in Pediatric ARDS: A Multicenter Study

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.

NCT Number	NCT07193771
Lead Sponsor	Latin American Pediatric Collaborative Network Collaborators: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud
Conditions	Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric, Altitude Hypoxia, High Altitude Effects
Enrollment	1,600 participants
Start Date	2025-11-01
Primary Completion	2027-11 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-02