Electric lung imaging vs. standard breathing support in weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of setting the breathing machine during weight-loss surgery: one guided by electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and the other by standard care. The goal is to see which one helps your lungs work better during and after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled for weight-loss surgery done through small cuts (laparoscopic)
- You are generally healthy or have mild health problems (ASA class I to III)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 55
- You have not smoked or had chest surgery before, and do not have serious heart or lung disease
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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