Using adjustable headrests to improve breathing during painless surgery for overweight patients
A Study on Application of Adjustable Headrest in Painless Curettage Surgery for Overweight and Obese Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if using adjustable headrests can help overweight patients breathe better and stay safe during painless surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wuhan, Hubei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06929000 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of adjustable headrests on ventilation function in overweight and obese patients undergoing painless curettage surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a supine head-straight position, a supine head-lateral position, or an adjustable headrest. The primary focus is to observe the incidence of hypoxemia during the procedure across these different positioning methods. The goal is to determine if the adjustable headrest can enhance patient safety and comfort during surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are overweight or obese patients with a body mass index greater than 24 who are seeking painless surgical abortion.
Not a fit: Patients with abnormal lung function, respiratory diseases, or other specified exclusions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of hypoxemia in overweight and obese patients during surgical procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies have explored the impact of patient positioning on surgical outcomes, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients who choose to have painless surgical abortion * Body mass index greater than 24 * the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ranked I-II * competent to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Abnormal lung function or respiratory system diseases * Airway obstruction or respiratory malformation * cervical spondylosis * psychiatric disorders
Where this trial is running
Wuhan, Hubei
- Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province — Wuhan, Hubei, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Na Li NaLi, MD — Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province
- Study coordinator: NaLi, MD
- Email: lina@hbfy.com
- Phone: +862763490107
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.