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Intraoperative VentilationNCT07543939

Peak Airway Pressure and Respiratory Mechanics During PRVC Ventilation in Laparoscopic Surgery

An observational study of Intraoperative Ventilation and Respiratory Mechanics, run by Specialized Medical Center (SMC) at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study aims to evaluate peak airway pressure and respiratory mechanics during pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) ventilation in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
What is being tested?
PRVC Ventilation
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteSaudi Arabia
Study dates
8 Aug 2026to 29 Oct 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia at a tertiary care center.

Who may be able to join

  • Adult patients aged 18-65 years
  • Scheduled for elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia
  • ASA physical status I-II
  • Patients requiring mechanical ventilation using PRVC mode
  • Provided informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Patients with significant cardiopulmonary disease
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or restrictive lung disease
  • Morbid obesity (BMI > 35 kg/m²)
  • Pregnancy
  • Emergency surgeries
  • Patients with anticipated difficult airway
  • Refusal to participate

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Saudi Arabia1 site
  • SpecializedMedicalCenter

    Riyadh

Other trials in Saudi Arabia

About this study

Official title: Peak Airway Pressure and Respiratory Mechanics During Pressure-Regulated Volume Control Ventilation in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study

This study aims to evaluate peak airway pressure and respiratory mechanics during pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) ventilation in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery. Pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning during laparoscopic procedures can significantly affect respiratory mechanics, including airway pressures and lung compliance.

The study will assess changes in peak airway pressure, dynamic compliance, and other ventilatory parameters during different intraoperative phases. The findings are expected to provide insights into optimizing ventilatory strategies to improve patient safety and minimize ventilator-associated complications during laparoscopic surgery.

Read the detailed description

Laparoscopic abdominal surgery requires the creation of pneumoperitoneum, which increases intra-abdominal pressure and affects respiratory system mechanics. These changes can lead to increased peak airway pressure and reduced lung compliance, potentially increasing the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury.

Pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) ventilation is designed to deliver a set tidal volume with the lowest possible airway pressure by adjusting inspiratory pressure dynamically. However, its performance during laparoscopic procedures and its effect on respiratory mechanics require further evaluation.

This prospective observational study will be conducted on adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. Standardized anesthesia and ventilation protocols will be applied. Respiratory parameters including peak airway pressure, plateau pressure, tidal volume, respiratory rate, and dynamic compliance will be recorded at three predefined stages, each after a minimum 5-minute stabilization interval: after induction and intubation (supine, before pneumoperitoneum), after establishment of pneumoperitoneum, and after final surgical positioning.

The primary outcome will be the change in peak airway pressure across the three stages. Secondary outcomes include dynamic compliance and other ventilatory and hemodynamic parameters. The study aims to enhance understanding of respiratory mechanics during PRVC ventilation and support evidence-based optimization of intraoperative ventilation strategies.

Being tested
PRVC Ventilation
Keywords
PRVC ventilation, Laparoscopic surgery, Peak airway pressure, Dynamic compliance, General anesthesia, Mechanical ventilation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PRVC VentilationOther

    Mechanical ventilation using pressure-regulated volume control mode applied as part of routine intraoperative anesthesia care. No experimental intervention is introduced.

Study groups in NCT07543939
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Single CohortAdult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia with pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) ventilation. Respiratory parameters are recorded at predefined intraoperative time points.
Receives: Other: PRVC Ventilation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Peak Airway Pressure

    Peak airway pressure (PIP) measured intraoperatively using the anesthesia workstation under standardized pressure-regulated volume control ventilation settings.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Dynamic Compliance

    Dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) measured intraoperatively using standard anesthesia monitoring at predefined time points.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  2. Plateau Pressure

    Plateau pressure (Pplat) measured during controlled ventilation using the anesthesia workstation.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  3. End-tidal Carbon Dioxide

    End-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) measured continuously during mechanical ventilation.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  4. Mean Airway Pressure

    Mean airway pressure measured intraoperatively using the anesthesia workstation.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  5. Oxygen Saturation

    Peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitored continuously during surgery.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  6. Heart Rate (beats/min)

    Heart rate measured intraoperatively using standard monitoring

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  7. Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg)

    Mean arterial pressure measured intraoperatively using standard monitoring

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

  8. Minute Ventilation

    Minute ventilation recorded from the anesthesia workstation during controlled ventilation.

    Measured: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Apr 2026
  2. Study start8 Aug 2026
  3. Primary completion29 Oct 2026
  4. Study completion29 Oct 2026

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07543939
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB-002-2026
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
13 Apr 2026
Last updated
3 Nov 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: No, individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Intraoperative Ventilation and Respiratory Mechanics, run by Specialized Medical Center (SMC) at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Peak Airway Pressure (time frame: At 0, 5, and 10 minutes intraoperatively). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2026.

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