Can a warmer, wetter breath during surgery protect the lungs?
NCT ID NCT07729319
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
General anesthesia bypasses the nose's natural warming and moistening of air, letting cold, dry gases reach the lungs. This study compares two humidification methods—active heated humidification versus a passive heat-moisture exchanger—in adults undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) with one-lung ventilation. Researchers will track lung complications within the first week after surgery to see whether either approach is linked to fewer problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- active heated humidification or passive heat-moisture exchanger device used during anesthesia
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could point toward a simple change in anesthesia practice that reduces lung complications after chest surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by factors other than the humidification method. The devices are chosen by the anesthesiologist, not assigned by the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34722, Turkey (Türkiye)
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