N/A
Completed N=224
The Effect of Postoperative Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Pulmonary Complications in Bariatric Surgery
Obesity, Morbid · Complications of Bariatric Procedures · Pulmonary Atelectasis · Pneumonia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02431455 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
224
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Hypoxia 6 Hours Postoperative — 13; 11 participants
Summary
This study evaluates the omission of incentive spirometry use following bariatric surgery. Half of participants will receive an incentive spirometer while the other half will not. Oxygen saturation and pulmonary complications after surgery will be measured to examine the effectiveness of incentive spirometry.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Hypoxia 6 Hours Postoperative |
13; 11 | — |
| PRIMARY Hypoxia 12 Hours Postoperative |
6; 9 | — |
| PRIMARY Hypoxia 24 Hours Postoperative |
4; 5 | — |
| SECONDARY Postoperative Respiratory Complication |
8; 4 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients medically cleared to undergo bariatric surgery per the usual screening process
Exclusion Criteria
- None
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02431455). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.