Can a smart belt help obese patients breathe better during surgery?
NCT ID NCT06518239
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special belt (EIT) can help doctors set the right breathing machine pressure for obese patients during abdominal surgery. About 20 adults with a BMI of 40 or higher will take part. The goal is to see if the belt works better than standard methods to avoid breathing problems.
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University Hospital
Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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