Comparison of the effect of sitting and prone positions on oxygen saturation levels in pneumonia patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251025067745N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-01

Start date

2026-02-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Pneumonia. Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Effect of sitting position on oxygen saturation in pneumonia patients: Patients in this group are placed in a sitting position (Fowler's position) on the bed.· The

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 79 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Admission to the emergency department ( at least for the time required to perform the study and without speedy delivery to the department ) Patients between 18 and 79 years ( young age group , middle - aged and young adults ) Detection of pneumonia and the level of oxygen saturation below 95 % Having at least reading and writing literacy Ability to communicate and respond appropriately

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mental illness (based on self-report) History of malnutrition, Parkinson's, dementia or stroke Pregnant individuals Need for intubation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oxygen saturation level (SpO2) measured with a calibrated pulse oximeter in sitting and prone positions at predetermined time intervals. Timepoint: At admission (baseline).0 minutes.30 minutes.60 minutes.90 minutes.120 minutes. Method of measurement: Oxygen saturation is measured using a calibrated pulse oximeter.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAtena Akbari

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

arenaa.akbari1376@gmail.com+98 35 3523 1223

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026