Monitoring endotracheal tube cuff pressure during laparoscopic bariatric surgery

Monitoring Changes in Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure During Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Observational Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital · NCT06738875

This study is testing how changes in the pressure of breathing tubes affect airflow in obese patients during weight loss surgery to help make the procedure safer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment28 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kayapınar, Di̇yarbakir)
Trial IDNCT06738875 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational cohort study aims to evaluate the relationship between endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff pressures and airway pressures in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The study hypothesizes that increases in ETT cuff pressures will correlate with rises in peak and mean airway pressures. By using a manometer to monitor these pressures, the study seeks to gather data that could improve patient safety and outcomes during surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are obese patients aged 18-70 with ASA risk indicators I-III scheduled for laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with drug allergies, chronic pain, long-term opioid use, psychiatric illness, or those requiring emergency surgery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the management of airway pressures during bariatric surgery, potentially reducing complications related to ventilation.

How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is observational, similar studies have indicated the importance of monitoring airway pressures in surgical settings, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk indicators I-III manage to undergo Laparoscopic bariatric surgery between the ages of 18-70

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with drug allergies, chronic pain, long-term opioid use, history of psychiatric illness, and need for emergency surgery were excluded from the study.

Where this trial is running

Kayapınar, Di̇yarbakir

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Bariatric Surgery
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