Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Effects of oxygen levels on lung complications after esophageal cancer surgery

Official title: Effects of Different Oxygen Concentrations on Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Radical Resection of Esophageal Cancer

Run by China Medical University, China · NCT06013098 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests if using lower oxygen levels during breathing support can help patients having esophageal cancer surgery avoid lung problems after their operation.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorChina Medical University, China
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shenyang, Liaoning)
Trial IDNCT06013098 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients with ASA physical status I-II scheduled for elective esophageal cancer surgery with adequate preoperative oxygen levels.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of acute lung injury, severe heart failure, significant liver or kidney dysfunction, high body mass index, coagulation disorders, or those undergoing prolonged surgeries may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how different concentrations of oxygen during mechanical ventilation affect the occurrence of pulmonary complications in patients undergoing radical resection of esophageal cancer. It aims to determine whether using lower oxygen concentrations (30%) compared to standard levels (60%) can maintain adequate oxygen saturation while reducing postoperative complications. The study will involve patients with specific health conditions scheduled for elective surgery, and it will monitor their postoperative outcomes related to lung health. The findings could provide insights into optimal ventilation strategies for this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative outcomes and reduced pulmonary complications for patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on oxygen concentrations in this context, the study builds on established principles of lung protective ventilation strategies, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* American Association of Anesthesiologists (ASA) patients with I-II physical condition;
* Patients with preoperative partial pressure of blood gas and oxygen greater than 80mmHg who were scheduled for elective esophageal cancer surgery were operated in the right lateral position first and then in the supine position.

Exclusion Criteria:

* there is a history of acute lung injury with acute respiratory distress syndrome within three months;
* Heart failure (classified by new york Heart Association) is greater than grade IV,
* there is a serious liver and kidney dysfunction (children with grade B or C liver failure, glomerular filtration rate \< 30 ml/min);
* Body mass index \> 30kg/m2;
* coagulation dysfunction;
* Operation time exceeds 10h
* The amount of bleeding is more than 800ml, and the total fluid volume is more than 3000ml.

Where it's running

  • the First Hospital of China Medical University
    Shenyang, Liaoning, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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