Face-Up vs. Face-Down: which surgery position is safer for your lungs?

NCT ID NCT07320092

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at how often small areas of the lung collapse (atelectasis) after surgery in patients lying face-up versus face-down. Researchers will use a harmless ultrasound to check the lungs of 80 adults after anesthesia. The goal is to see which position leads to fewer lung problems, helping doctors choose safer surgical setups.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34320, Turkey (Türkiye)

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