Tiny lung puffs during surgery could speed recovery

NCT ID NCT07239557

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests how often doctors should give a brief lung inflation (called a recruitment maneuver) during abdominal laparoscopic surgery to keep the lungs open. Fifty-two older adults having elective surgery will receive these puffs at different intervals, starting every 30 minutes. The goal is to find the timing that works for 90% of patients, reducing lung collapse and complications after surgery.

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 establish a standard breathing technique during surgery to reduce lung collapse and speed up recovery after abdominal operations.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure itself carries minor risks like temporary changes in blood pressure or oxygen levels.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

middle lobe syndrome Pulmonary Atelectasis Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SixthSunYetSen

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510600, China