Skip to content

Effect of Prone versus Supine Position Extubation on Postoperative Hypoxemia in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Effect of Prone versus Supine Position Extubation on Postoperative Hypoxemia in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117223
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-21
Start date
2026-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postoperative Hypoxemia after Lumbar Spine Surgery

Interventions

Prone Position Group:The tracheal tube was extubated in the prone position once the patient opened their eyes to verbal command and achieved a tidal volume of >6 ml/kg. Subsequently, the patient was t
Supine Position Group:The tracheal tube was extubated in the supine position once the patient opened their eyes to verbal command and achieved a tidal volume of >6 ml/kg. Subsequently, the patient wa

Sponsors

General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Scheduled to undergo lumbar spine surgery under general anesthesia, with an ASA physical status classification of II-III. 2. Aged 65 to 80 years. 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 24.9 kg/m². 4. Anticipated surgical duration is greater than 1 hour and less than 3 hours.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Emergency surgery. 2. Patients with any underlying pulmonary disease, history of prior lung surgery, current pneumothorax or tuberculosis, pleural effusion, anticipated difficult intubation, or respiratory failure. 3. Patients with severe heart block, sinus node dysfunction, or congestive heart failure. 4. Patients who decline to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of hypoxemia within 10 minutes after extubation;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Airway rescue;Coughing;Respiratory comfort;Patient satisfaction after awakening;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGu Yinghua

General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University

1305801763@qq.com+86 177 9504 5981

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026