New breathing tube technique may reduce Post-Surgery oxygen dips

NCT ID NCT05295095

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested whether using positive pressure while removing the breathing tube (extubation) can prevent low oxygen levels after abdominal surgery. 264 adults undergoing scheduled visceral or urological surgery were randomly assigned to standard extubation or one of two positive pressure techniques. The main goal was to see if positive pressure reduces oxygen drops below 92% during and after the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

positive pressure during extubation procedure

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a simple change in how patients are taken off the breathing tube after surgery, reducing complications like low oxygen levels.

What could go wrong

This is a single-center study with a moderate number of participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patient types. The technique may not show a meaningful benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Complications

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille

    Lille, 59037, France