Longer breathing tube after surgery may cut risks for sleep apnea patients

NCT ID NCT07362706

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether leaving a breathing tube in for 24-48 hours after gastric cancer surgery can lower complications in patients who also have severe obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will compare two groups of 240 patients: one with standard tube removal and one with delayed removal. The goal is to see if the longer tube time reduces surgery-related and other complications.

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 could point to a safer way to manage breathing tubes after surgery for patients with severe sleep apnea, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early exploratory study with only 240 participants. It may not find a clear benefit, and results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric cancer gastric neoplasm obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GASTRIC CANCER (GC) OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

Jinan, Shandong, 250000, China

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