Custom lung protection during surgery may reduce Post-Op collapse

NCT ID NCT07602543

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two ways of setting the breathing machine during gynecologic laparoscopic surgery to prevent lung collapse (atelectasis). One method uses a standard fixed pressure, while the other adjusts the pressure to each patient's lung mechanics. The researchers will use lung ultrasound to check for collapse before surgery, 1 hour after, and 24 hours after. The goal is to see which approach keeps the lungs healthier after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: personalized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during mechanical ventilation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a simple way to prevent lung collapse after surgery, improving recovery for many patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (72 people) looking at ultrasound scores, not long-term outcomes. The personalized method may not prove better than standard care.

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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.

ATELECTASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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