RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nierengarten, Mary Beth T1 Current Clinical Trials Shaping Future Directions in ARDS JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 11 SP 22 OP 22 DO 10.1177/155989771411015 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/11/22.1.abstract AB Much investigation is ongoing to improve monitoring and therapeutic options for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), with more than 300 trials currently underway. This article discusses specific areas of research that are likely to shape our understanding and treatment of ARDS over the next 10 years.