CPAP for people with severe obesity after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving CPAP (a breathing mask) in the recovery room can help people with severe obesity breathe better after anesthesia. It may reduce the risk of lung problems after non-heart, non-chest surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and having planned surgery that requires a breathing tube.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher.
- After surgery, you will be in the recovery room (PACU) and can answer questions.
- You are not pregnant, and do not have certain lung or heart conditions.
- You do not have a pacemaker or active chest skin injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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