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Establishing Optimal PEEP Setting for Obese Patients in the Steep Trendelenburg Position

United States20 participantsStarted 2024-11-18

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Enlight 2100 electrical impedance tomography (EIT) belt can optimize positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during surgery better than standard anesthesia machines.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2
✓. Age \> 18 years
✓. Scheduled for elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery in the steep Trendelenburg position.
✓. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Currently pregnant.
✕. Presence of pacemaker, neurostimulator, spinal cord stimulator, or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
✕. Skin ulcerations on upper torso near the belt placement.
✕. Presence of phrenic nerve palsy or other diaphragm conditions.
✕. Thoracic circumference \> 134 cm.
✕. Tracheomalacia.
✕. Inability to speak and understand English.

What they're measuring

Optimal PEEP

Timeframe: From the time of consent to the end of surgery, assessed up to 24 hours.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06518239

SponsorTinashe Maduke

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12

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