POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
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Can a simple oxygen mask save fragile patients from Post-Surgery lung trouble?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using high-flow nasal oxygen right after major abdominal or chest surgery can lower the chance of lung complications in frail adults. About 200 high-risk patients will be randomly assigned to receive either high-flow oxygen or standard oxygen therapy. The…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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Sigh of relief: new breathing strategy may cut lung risks after heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding occasional deep sighs to standard breathing machine settings can reduce serious lung complications in the first week after heart surgery. About 686 adults having planned heart surgery will be randomly assigned to either the sigh strategy or usual c…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:01 UTC
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New breathing maneuver may keep lungs open during surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an automated breathing technique during laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery can prevent lung collapse (atelectasis). About 56 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the special breathing maneuvers or standard ventilation. The goal is to see…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC
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New breathing technique may cut lung risks in obesity surgery patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized way to set the breathing machine during laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery to prevent lung complications like pneumonia or respiratory failure. About 118 adults with obesity (BMI 30-55) will be randomly assigned to either standard ventilation or a…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jianbo Wu • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:54 UTC
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New ventilation technique may help patients breathe easier after robotic surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to help patients breathe during robotic surgery. The goal is to see if this method is safer and reduces lung problems after surgery, like shortness of breath or coughing. About 100 adults having robotic surgery will take part. The approach uses a spe…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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Can a simple inhaler cut lung surgery risks?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a long-acting inhaled medication before and after lung cancer surgery can lower the chance of serious lung complications. It includes 266 adults with lung cancer who are at high risk for these problems. Participants will receive the inhaled treatme…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Nerve block study aims to cut lung risks in elderly surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain relief after major abdominal surgery can lower the chance of lung complications. It will follow 500 adults aged 65 and older who are having elective surgery. The choice of pain management is made by the car…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided fluids may cut surgery risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a special ultrasound (VExUS) to guide how much fluid patients receive during lung surgery can lower the chance of lung and kidney problems after surgery. About 230 adults having video-assisted lung surgery will take part. The goal is to see if th…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Crete • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
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New study aims to find safer breathing settings for women undergoing keyhole surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to set the breathing machine during laparoscopic gynecological surgery to protect the lungs. About 200 women will be randomly assigned to one of two methods: one guided by electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and the other by standard lung compliance me…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pest County Flór Ferenc Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Robot surgery lung risk under the ultrasound spotlight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the way a breathing machine is set during robot-assisted prostate surgery affects the lungs afterward. 76 men having this surgery will have their lungs checked with ultrasound before and after the operation. The goal is to find better breathing settings to…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS)
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:06 UTC