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New treatment option for Laparoscopic Surgery
Official title Recruitment Maneuvers and PEEP-guided Electrical Impedance Tomography for Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06850844
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Abdominal laparoscopy is widely utilized due to its benefits, including minimal invasiveness, improved cosmetic outcomes, and shorter hospital stays. However, the use of intraoperative pneumoperitoneum and general anesthesia with mechanical ventilation may lead to postoperative pulmonary complications, such as atelectasis.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \> 18 years
- Scheduled for abdominal laparoscopy surgery
- At increased (i.e., intermediate or high) risk of postoperative pulmonary complications according to the "Assess Respiratory Risk in Surgical...
- Signed written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Major previous lung surgery (e.g., lung resection)
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and/or severe emphysema
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Contraindications for EIT (pacemakers, automatic external defibrillators, cases of chest trauma or recent chest surgery limiting EIT belt application)
- Presence of pneumothorax that is either undrained or newly occurred.
- Unstable hemodynamics with a mean arterial pressure \< 60 mmHg and unresponsive to resuscitation measures, and/or heart rate \< 60 bpm.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age \> 18 years
- Scheduled for abdominal laparoscopy surgery
- At increased (i.e., intermediate or high) risk of postoperative pulmonary complications according to the "Assess Respiratory Risk in Surgical Patients in Catalonia" (ARISCAT) score (≥ 26 points)
- Signed written informed consent
- Major previous lung surgery (e.g., lung resection)
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and/or severe emphysema
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Contraindications for EIT (pacemakers, automatic external defibrillators, cases of chest trauma or recent chest surgery limiting EIT belt application)
- Presence of pneumothorax that is either undrained or newly occurred.
- Unstable hemodynamics with a mean arterial pressure \< 60 mmHg and unresponsive to resuscitation measures, and/or heart rate \< 60 bpm.
- Pregnancy.
- Severe neuromuscular disease.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hanoi, Vietnam
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hanoi, Vietnam. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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