Simple Side-Lying position may prevent oxygen drops after routine scope procedures

NCT ID NCT07545642

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether lying on your left side after a painless stomach or colon exam reduces the chance of low oxygen levels, compared to lying on your back. About 960 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two positions during recovery. The goal is to find a simple, no-cost way to improve safety after these common procedures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: procedure (lateral decubitus position)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent low oxygen levels after routine endoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study, and the benefit may be small or not apply to all patients. The intervention is non-invasive, so risks are minimal.

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POSTOPERATIVE HYPOXEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

General hospital of Ningxia medical university, Yinchuan, Ningxia
RECRUITING

Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750001, China

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