Breathing methods during back surgery recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways doctors control your breathing during lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc) surgery. Researchers want to see which method keeps your lungs healthier during the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have no serious lung disease or breathing problems
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30 (roughly healthy weight range)
- You have not had major chest surgery before
- You do not use supplemental oxygen at home before surgery
- You are able to give informed consent and understand the study
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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