Could a simple head tilt prevent oxygen drops after endoscopy?

NCT ID NCT07587970

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three recovery positions—side-lying with head up, lying on back with head up, and standard side-lying—to see which best prevents low oxygen levels after painless stomach and colon exams. Over 1,600 adults will be randomly assigned to one position. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to improve safety during recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: positioning procedure (lateral decubitus head-up or supine head-up)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give doctors a simple, no-cost way to prevent oxygen drops after routine endoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a positioning study, not a drug trial. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients. Results are still being collected.

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POSTOPERATIVE HYPOXEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

General hospital of Ningxia medical university, Yinchuan, Ningxia
RECRUITING

Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750001, China

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