Lung Ultrasound to Predict Breathing Problems After Surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound images of the lungs before surgery to predict which patients might develop breathing problems afterward. It helps doctors understand how a simple scan can warn about complications, so they can prepare better care after your operation.
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Who can take part
- Between 18 and 65 years old
- Scheduled for planned major surgery (not emergency) that is not on the heart or lungs
- Surgery will last at least 3 hours under general anesthesia (you'll be fully asleep)
- No serious lung disease like severe COPD or pulmonary fibrosis
- No previous lung surgery or current lung infection
- Not expected to need a breathing machine or intensive care after surgery
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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