Lung function in two surgical positions
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study measures how well your lungs work while you are lying on your back versus in the side-lying park-bench position during brain or spine surgery. It aims to help doctors understand which position is easier for you to breathe in.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for brain or spine surgery where you will be placed in the park-bench position
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or below
- You do not have a lung disease that requires extra oxygen
- You do not have a pacemaker
- You are not pregnant
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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