Which ventilation mode is kinder to kids' lungs during anesthesia?

NCT ID NCT06430229

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 110 children aged 2-10 having surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers compared two common breathing machine modes (volume-controlled vs. pressure-controlled) to see which one leads to less lung collapse (atelectasis). They used lung ultrasound to check the lungs at several points during surgery. The goal is to find out if one mode is better for preventing lung problems in children.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahmet Aras

    Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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 one ventilation mode clearly causes less lung collapse, it could guide anesthesiologists to choose the better method for children during surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all children or surgeries, and ultrasound scoring has limits.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

middle lobe syndrome Pulmonary Atelectasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.