New ventilator settings may protect elderly lungs after keyhole surgery

NCT ID NCT06517550

Completed Disease control Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adjusting a ventilator's pressure settings to each patient could reduce lung complications in older adults after upper abdominal keyhole surgery. 136 patients aged 60-80 took part. The approach aims to improve oxygen levels and lower the risk of pneumonia or other breathing issues 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: positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during mechanical ventilation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a standard way to set ventilators for elderly patients during surgery, reducing lung complications after upper abdominal laparoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 136 participants. The results may not apply to all elderly patients or surgeries, and the approach may not significantly reduce complications in broader practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Complications

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POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

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Locations

China-Japan Friendship Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China

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