New ventilator method may cut lung risks after spine surgery
NCT ID NCT07349719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to set the breathing machine during back surgery. Instead of using standard settings, doctors adjusted the machine based on how stiff the patient's lungs were. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce lung problems after surgery. The study involved 72 adults having lumbar spine surgery while lying on their stomachs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dynamic compliance-guided ventilation (a procedure to adjust ventilator settings based on lung stiffness)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple way to reduce lung complications after back surgery, helping patients recover better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the benefit may be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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