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Ultrasound of belly fat may reveal hidden breathing risks during surgery

NCT ID NCT07723690

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether the amount of abdominal subcutaneous fat, measured by ultrasound before surgery, is linked to lung mechanics during spine surgery performed face-down under general anesthesia. Researchers will also check if simple body measurements like waist circumference and neck size relate to breathing strain. The goal is to see if a quick ultrasound could help predict which patients might have stiffer lungs during the procedure.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could help anesthesiologists better predict and manage breathing difficulties during prone-position surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for associations, so it cannot prove cause and effect.

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