Could a simple Breath-Hold during surgery help obese patients recover faster?
NCT ID NCT02592226
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special lung-opening maneuver during anesthesia can reduce breathing problems and oxygen needs after weight-loss surgery. Researchers studied 230 obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Half received the extra lung-opening procedure, while the other half received standard care. The goal was to see if this technique lowers the risk of complications like shortness of breath and low oxygen levels.
What this could mean
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Active substance
alveolar recruitment maneuver (a lung-opening procedure during anesthesia)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple breathing procedure could become standard practice to help obese patients breathe easier and recover faster after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the maneuver may not significantly improve outcomes for all patients. Results may not apply to people with severe lung or heart conditions.
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CHU de Nice
Nice, 06003, France