Breathing on your own during lung transplant for very underweight patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new anesthetic approach for very underweight patients having a lung transplant. The goal is to help you recover better by keeping you breathing on your own during surgery instead of using a breathing tube. If you qualify, it may offer a more gentle recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 16 (very low body weight).
- You are on the lung transplant waiting list and scheduled for a lung transplant.
- You are not currently on a breathing machine or heart-lung bypass support.
- Your heart and kidneys are working well enough (for example, your heart pumps at least 40% of blood normally, and your kidney function is not too low).
- You do not have an active infection or a recent major heart or stroke event (within 30 days).
- You have someone who can be your caregiver during recovery, and you are able to participate in rehab.
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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