Grip strength and walk test may reveal hidden oxygen risk in surgery patients

NCT ID NCT07688941

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether two simple tests—hand grip strength and a 6-minute walk—can predict how quickly patients build up and use oxygen during surgery. Adults scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia will perform these tests before the operation. Researchers will then measure how fast their oxygen levels rise during preoxygenation and how quickly oxygen reserves drop when they stop breathing. The goal is to see if these easy fitness checks can help identify patients who may need extra oxygen support.

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 a link is found, doctors could use simple tests to predict which patients need extra oxygen support during surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear relationship, and results may not apply to all surgery patients.

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Conditions

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Sarcopenia

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HANDGRIP STRENGTH TEST PREOXYGENATION SARCOPENIA

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