Ventilator study aims to Fine-Tune breathing support for surgery patients

NCT ID NCT07199881

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mahidol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how the breathing drive and effort of patients in the ICU change when the ventilator pressure support is adjusted. Forty adults who had major abdominal surgery and are on a breathing machine will have their ventilator settings changed in small steps. Researchers will measure breathing effort using non-invasive tests to find the best support level and reduce 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 help doctors set ventilators more precisely for patients after abdominal surgery, potentially reducing breathing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It measures breathing patterns but does not test a new treatment.

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INSPIRATORY EFFORT MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERIES MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
RECRUITING

Bangkok, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Thailand

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