Which ventilator mode is gentler on the lungs during surgery?
NCT ID NCT07670494
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at two different ways a breathing machine (ventilator) can support patients during gallbladder surgery. One mode lowers peak airway pressure, but doctors suspect it might actually deliver more total energy to the lungs. Researchers will measure the energy transferred to the lungs in 80 patients using both modes to see which is truly gentler. The goal is to find safer ventilation practices to reduce the risk of lung irritation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study shows one ventilator mode is gentler on the lungs, it could guide safer breathing support during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (80 people) that only measures a monitor reading, not actual patient outcomes like lung injury. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
RECRUITINGYenimahalle, Ankara, 06370, Turkey (Türkiye)
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