Face position study for obese patients during anesthesia
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether changing your head and body position helps with breathing mask ventilation before surgery in people with obesity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your weight must give you a body mass index (BMI) over 40 (your doctor can tell you this number).
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be scheduled for a planned surgery with general anesthesia (you will be completely asleep).
- You must be able to understand what the study involves and agree to take part.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot be at high risk for stomach contents entering your lungs (aspiration).
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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