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Flow-Controlled vs Volume-Controlled Ventilation in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2026-03-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of flow-controlled ventilation (FCV) and volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) on hemodynamic and respiratory parameters in obese patients undergoing elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does FCV provide better intraoperative hemodynamic and respiratory stability compared to VCV during laparoscopic bariatric surgery? Is FCV a safe and feasible ventilation strategy under high intraabdominal pressure and position changes required in bariatric surgery? Researchers will compare FCV group to VCV group to see if FCV improves intraoperative respiratory mechanics and hemodynamic parameters. Participants will: Undergo elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery with BMI \>40 kg/m² (ASA I-III) Receive either flow-controlled or volume-controlled ventilation with individualized PEEP and tidal volume of 6-8 ml/kg predicted body weight Have intraoperative hemodynamic and respiratory parameters monitored at regular intervals, including arterial blood gas analysis Be followed postoperatively for oxygen therapy requirement and intensive care need

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m² Scheduled for elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status IV or V Emergency surgical procedures Pregnant patients Patients requiring vasopressor support to maintain mean arterial pressure above 65 mmHg intraoperatively Patients with advanced pulmonary disease Patients who decline to participate in the study

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Intraoperative Respiratory Mechanics

Timeframe: From intubation to end of surgery, measured after intubation, after insufflation, and at 30-minute intervals intraoperatively

Mean Arterial Pressure

Timeframe: From preoperative baseline to end of surgery, measured before surgery, after intubation, after insufflation, at 30-minute intervals intraoperatively, and at end of surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07641829

SponsorAnkara Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-08

Contact for this trial

Tugce Ozdogan, MD

+90 5353588818 tugceeskin@yahoo.com.tr

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