Simple test may predict dangerous oxygen drops during lung surgery

NCT ID NCT06376123

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

Summary

This study tested a new tool to predict oxygen drops during one-lung ventilation, a common problem in lung surgery. Researchers collected patient data before surgery and used it to create a prediction chart. The goal is to help doctors prepare and prevent low oxygen levels. The study involved 40 adults undergoing elective lung 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 tool could help anesthesiologists anticipate and prevent low oxygen levels during lung surgery, making the procedure safer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The prediction tool needs much larger testing before it can be used in routine care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakif University Dragos Hospital

    Istanbul, Maltepe, 34844, Turkey (Türkiye)