Ultrasound of belly fat may reveal hidden breathing risks during surgery
NCT ID NCT07723690
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether the amount of abdominal subcutaneous fat, measured by ultrasound before surgery, is linked to lung mechanics during spine surgery performed face-down under general anesthesia. Researchers will also check if simple body measurements like waist circumference and neck size relate to breathing strain. The goal is to see if a quick ultrasound could help predict which patients might have stiffer lungs during the procedure.
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, it could help anesthesiologists better predict and manage breathing difficulties during prone-position surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for associations, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients undergoing elective spinal surgery in the prone position under general anesthesia at a single tertiary care hospital.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 years or older Elective spinal surgery General anesthesia Prone position ASA physical status I-III Body mass index 18.5-39.9 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: Emergency surgery Pregnancy Severe restrictive or obstructive pulmonary disease Hemodynamic instability Body mass index \<18.5 or ≥40 kg/m² Incomplete study measurements
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