Can a simple breathing maneuver prevent lung collapse in kids after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07294560
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special breathing technique called a recruitment maneuver can prevent lung collapse (atelectasis) in children aged 1-14 during surgery. 78 children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard breathing support, a recruitment maneuver, or a recruitment maneuver done in different positions. Doctors will use lung ultrasound to check how well the lungs are working and track any breathing problems 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
- recruitment maneuver (a breathing technique during surgery to reopen collapsed lung areas)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this technique could reduce lung complications after surgery in children, making recovery safer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (78 children) comparing different breathing methods, so results may not apply to all patients. The maneuvers themselves may cause temporary changes in lung pressure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, Bakırköy, 34153, Turkey (Türkiye)
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