Can a lung drug help obese patients breathe better during surgery?
NCT ID NCT04583046
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at whether iloprost, a drug used for high blood pressure in the lungs, can improve oxygen levels in obese patients during one-lung ventilation for lung surgery. 78 adults with a BMI over 30 scheduled for lung surgery took part. The goal was to see if the drug helps reduce breathing problems during the procedure.
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Severance Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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