ORI-Guided Oxygen Therapy During One-Lung Ventilation
South Korea58 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
High inspired oxygen concentrations (FiO₂) are commonly administered during general anesthesia to prevent hypoxemia. However, excessive oxygen administration may result in hyperoxemia, which has been associated with impaired hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, increased oxidative stress, ventilation-perfusion mismatch, and postoperative pulmonary complications.
During one-lung ventilation (OLV) for thoracic surgery, higher FiO₂ is often required because of increased intrapulmonary shunting, making hyperoxemia a frequent occurrence. The Oxygen Reserve Index (ORI) is a noninvasive pulse oximetry-derived parameter that reflects moderate hyperoxemia (PaO₂ approximately 100-200 mmHg) and may facilitate more precise oxygen titration than pulse oximetry alone.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged ≥19 years
* Scheduled for elective lung surgery requiring one-lung ventilation
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe pulmonary hypertension.
* Left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
Withdrawal Criteria:
* The participant or legally authorized representative requests withdrawal from the study.
* An adverse event occurs that precludes continued participation in the study.
* The planned surgery or study procedures are not performed (e.g., ORI monitoring is not applied or arterial blood gas analysis is not performed).
* Perfusion Index is less than 2 during the study.
* A major violation of the inclusion or exclusion criteria is identified after enrollment.
* The participant fails to comply with the study protocol, potentially affecting the validity of the study outcomes.
* Continued participation is considered not to be in the participant's best interest.
* In the investigator's judgment, any other condition arises that makes continued participation inappropriate.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of hyperoxemia during one-lung ventilation
Timeframe: 10 min after initiation of one-lung ventilation during operation