New study aims to find best breathing support for COPD patients during lung surgery

NCT ID NCT07638176

First seen Jun 11, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how different ventilator pressure settings affect breathing and heart function in people with COPD undergoing lung surgery. Forty-eight patients will each try three short pressure settings in random order. The goal is to find which setting keeps the lungs open and the heart stable.

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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 successful, this could help doctors choose better ventilator settings during lung surgery for COPD patients, potentially improving safety and outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It measures short-term effects, not long-term benefits or risks.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset lung disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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