Which bed position prevents Post-Surgery oxygen drops? large trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07161817

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Yuhu Ma Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial will test whether lying on your side (lateral position) or sitting up slightly (semirecumbent position) better prevents low oxygen levels after surgery. About 1200 adults who had general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to one of these positions. Their oxygen levels will be closely monitored for 10 minutes after positioning to see which group has fewer dangerous drops.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: body positioning (semirecumbent or lateral)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could establish a simple, low-cost way to prevent dangerously low oxygen levels after surgery, improving recovery for many patients.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial that hasn't started recruiting yet. The results may not apply to all surgical patients, and the benefit of one position over the other may be small or nonexistent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypoxia

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POSITION DIFFERENCES POSTOPERATIVE HYPOXEMIA

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