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The Effect of Hyperoxia on Ventilation During Recovery From General Anesthesia
In this randomized-controlled trial the investigators will examine the effect of oxygen supplementation on the recovery of breathing for 90 minutes in the immediate post-anesthesia period starting from extubation of the trachea.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05379673
PhaseNA
Enrollment60
SponsorStanford University
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Ventilatory Depression, Postoperative Respiratory Failure
About this study
In this randomized-controlled trial the investigators will examine the effect of oxygen supplementation on the recovery of breathing for 90 minutes in the immediate post-anesthesia period starting from extubation of the trachea.
Interventions
- Other: Oxygen Gas for Inhalation — Oxyhemoglobin saturation (SpO2) higher than 96% vs SpO2 between 90% and 94%.
Primary outcomes
- Transcutaneous partial pressure of carbon dioxide (TcPCO2) (Ninety -minute period beginning immediately post-anesthesia.)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Body mass index (BMI) less than 40 kg/m2
* Scheduled to undergo robotic-assisted radical laparoscopic nephrectomy or prostatectomy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), severe neurological, cardiopulmonary, psychiatric, or untreated thyroid disorder
* Chronic pain condition that is being treated with opioids
* Patients with a hematocrit lower than 30% at the end of surgery, or those with an excessive blood loss, requiring transfusion of blood products during surgery.
Study locations
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305 United States
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.