Award

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 7R01HL168102-03

Respiratory Drive in Acute Respiratory Failure

Recipient

New York University School of Medicine

Award Amount

$822,882.00

Ceiling

$822,882.00

Awarded

September 11, 2025

Identifier

7R01HL168102-03

This award funds research to understand respiratory drive heterogeneity in acute respiratory failure and its impact on lung injury, aiming to develop precision ventilation strategies.

Description

Acute respiratory failure (ARF) requiring invasive ventilation occurs in one-third of ICU patients and is associated with high mortality. Ventilation-induced lung injury (VILI) is a modifiable determinant of ARF outcomes caused by excessive stress/strain on the lung. The study aims to understand the contribution of spontaneous breathing effort to VILI, the mechanisms of drive heterogeneity, and its relationship with clinical outcomes. The research involves a prospective cohort study across two hospitals, serially measuring respiratory mechanics and serum biomarkers.

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