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Elderly PatientsNCT07652385

Transnasal Microstream EtCO2 Reduces Hypoxemia During Emergence in Aged Post-Abdomen Surgery

A study testing EtCO₂ Monitoring and Routine Monitoring in people with Elderly Patients and Laparoscopic Surgery, run by Jianbo Wu.

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Trial summary

This prospective, randomized controlled study aims to investigate whether transnasal microstream end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) monitoring in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) reduces the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia in elderly patients (65-80 years, ASA I-III, BMI 18-30 kg/m²) undergoing elective… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
EtCO₂ Monitoring and Routine Monitoring
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
324 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Jul 2026to 1 Oct 2028
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 65 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 65-80 years;
  • ASA physical status I-III;
  • BMI 18-30 kg/m²;
  • Participants scheduled for elective laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation;
  • Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Patients with nasal bleeding, nasal mucosal injury, nasal cavity occupancy, or other conditions that preclude transnasal carbon dioxide monitoring;
  • Patients undergoing emergency surgery;
  • Participants requiring postoperative assisted ventilation via endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy;
  • Presence of any disease or condition that may cause abnormal end-tidal carbon dioxide waveforms or abnormal baseline pulse oximetry (e.g., congenital heart disease or chronic lung disease);
  • Severe cardiac insufficiency (≤4 Metabolic Equivalents [MetS]);
  • Severe renal insufficiency (acute kidney injury [AKI] or chronic kidney disease [CKD] stage 4 or higher);
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  • Severe hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh class C or worse);
  • Allergy to study medications;
  • Daily alcohol intake ≥60 grams;
  • History of psychiatric disorders such as depression, severe central nervous system depression, Parkinson's disease, basal ganglion lesions, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease;
  • Participation in another related clinical study within the past 3 months.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

About this study

Official title: Effect of Transnasal Microstream Capnography on Incidence of Hypoxemia During Emergence From General Anesthesia in Elderly Patients After Abdominal Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial

This prospective, randomized controlled study aims to investigate whether transnasal microstream end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) monitoring in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) reduces the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia in elderly patients (65-80 years, ASA I-III, BMI 18-30 kg/m²) undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. A total of 324 patients will be randomized 1:1 to either the control group (standard SpO₂ monitoring and clinical observation with oxygen delivery at 2 L/min via sampling line) or the experimental group (same oxygen delivery plus continuous real-time transnasal microstream EtCO₂ monitoring). The primary outcome is the incidence of hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 90% for >15 seconds) after extubation in the PACU. Secondary outcomes include severe hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 85%), lowest SpO₂ during PACU stay, vital signs at specified time points, PACU length of stay, and other adverse events. Statistical analysis will use chi-square or Fisher's exact test for the primary outcome, with a sample size calculated to detect a reduction in hypoxemia from 33% (control) to 18% (experimental group) (α=0.05, power=80%, plus 20% dropout).

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Study Title:

Effect of Transnasal Microstream End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring on the Incidence of Postoperative Hypoxemia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery under General Anesthesia with Endotracheal Intubation: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study

Principal Investigator: Wu Jianbo Department: Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Background \& Objective:

Postoperative hypoxemia is a common respiratory complication in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Conventional pulse oximetry (SpO₂) has a delayed response to hypoventilation, especially during supplemental oxygen therapy. This study aims to investigate whether adding transnasal microstream end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) monitoring in the PACU reduces the incidence of hypoxemia in elderly patients after laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia.

Study Design:

Prospective, randomized, controlled, interventional study.

Participants:

324 elderly patients (age 65-80 years, ASA I-III, BMI 18-30 kg/m²) scheduled for elective laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.

Interventions:

Control group (n=162): Routine monitoring with SpO₂ and clinical observation; oxygen delivery at 2 L/min via sampling line without EtCO₂ monitoring.

Experimental group (n=162): Same oxygen delivery plus continuous real-time transnasal microstream EtCO₂ monitoring.

Primary Outcome:

Incidence of postoperative hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 90% for >15 seconds) after extubation in the PACU.

Secondary Outcomes:

Incidence of severe hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 85% for >15 seconds) Lowest SpO₂ during PACU stay Vital signs at predefined time points

PACU length of stay (Steward Recovery Score ≥ 4)

Other adverse events (e.g., nausea, vomiting, agitation, shivering)

Safety Monitoring:

Device-related adverse events (nasal irritation, bleeding), respiratory events (bradypnea, apnea, airway obstruction), and serious adverse events (e.g., need for advanced airway, cardiovascular events) will be recorded and managed according to a stepwise intervention protocol.

Randomization and Blinding:

1:1 randomization using block randomization (SAS 9.4) with allocation concealment (sealed, opaque envelopes). Partial blinding: participants, outcome assessors, and statisticians blinded; anesthesiologists/operators unblinded.

Sample Size Calculation:

Based on pilot data (expected hypoxemia rate: 33% in control vs. 18% in experimental group), α=0.05, power=80%, plus 20% dropout → 162 patients per group (total N=324).

Statistical Analysis:

SPSS 22.0 will be used. Continuous variables (normal distribution) will be compared using t-test; non-normally distributed variables using Mann-Whitney U test. Categorical variables (e.g., hypoxemia incidence) will be compared using chi-square or Fisher's exact test.

Expected Significance:

This study will provide high-level evidence on whether transnasal microstream EtCO₂ monitoring in the PACU can enhance respiratory safety in elderly patients recovering from laparoscopic surgery, potentially reducing hypoxemia and related complications.

Being tested
EtCO₂ Monitoring, Routine Monitoring

What participants receive

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

  • EtCO₂ MonitoringDevice

    After extubation, the sampling line is placed between the patient's mouth and nose to deliver oxygen at 2 L/min. The sampling line is connected to a patient monitor (RespArrayTM) to initiate continuous real-time transnasal microstream end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) monitoring throughout the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) stay.

  • Routine MonitoringOther

    After extubation, the sampling line is placed between the patient's mouth and nose to deliver oxygen at 2 L/min. The patient receives routine monitoring including continuous pulse oximetry (SpO₂) and clinical observation, but is not connected to the EtCO₂ monitoring device.

Study groups in NCT07652385
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control Group (Routine Monitoring Group)Active comparatorAfter endotracheal extubation, the sampling end of the sampling line is placed between the patient's mouth and nose, and oxygen is delivered at 2 L/min via the sampling line. The patient receives only routine monitoring (including continuous pulse oximetry and clinical observation) and is not connected to the end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) monitoring device.
Receives: Other: Routine Monitoring
Experimental Group (EtCO₂ Monitoring Group)ExperimentalAfter endotracheal extubation, the sampling end of the sampling line is placed between the patient's mouth and nose, and oxygen is delivered at 2 L/min via the sampling line. At the same time, the sampling line is connected to the monitor to initiate continuous real-time transnasal microstream end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring.
Receives: Device: EtCO₂ Monitoring

What is being measured

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

  1. Incidence of post-extubation hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 90% for >15 seconds)

    Closely monitor vital signs, and record the number of episodes of hypoxemia (defined as SpO₂ < 90% lasting for >15 seconds) following tracheal extubation after the patient is transferred from the operating room to the PACU.more than 15 seconds

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Incidence of severe hypoxemia: proportion of patients with SpO₂ < 85% lasting > 15 seconds

    Closely monitor the patient's vital signs, and record the proportion of patients with severe hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 85% lasting >15 seconds) following tracheal extubation after transfer from the operating room to the PACU

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

  2. Lowest SpO₂ value during PACU stay Lowest SpO₂ value during PACU stay Lowest SpO₂ value during PACU stay

    Observe and record the lowest SpO₂ value during the patient's stay in the PACU

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

  3. PACU length of stay

    time from entering the PACU until achieving a Steward recovery score >4, meeting the criteria for discharge

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

  4. Other adverse events

    Record adverse events occurring during the entire PACU stay

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

  5. Record the changes in heart rate following the patient's admission to the PACU

    Record the patient's heart rate at T0 (on PACU admission), T1 (1 min post-extubation), T2 (5 min post-extubation), T3 (10 min post-extubation), T4 (15 min post-extubation), T5 (20 min post-extubation), and T6 (on PACU discharge)

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

  6. Record the patient's blood pressure after admission to the PACU

    Record the patient's blood pressure values at T0 (on PACU admission), T1 (1 min post-extubation), T2 (5 min post-extubation), T3 (10 min post-extubation), T4 (15 min post-extubation), T5 (20 min post-extubation), and T6 (on PACU discharge)

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

  7. Record the changes in the patient's SpO₂ values after admission to the PACU

    Record the patient's SpO₂ values at T0 (on PACU admission), T1 (1 min post-extubation), T2 (5 min post-extubation), T3 (10 min post-extubation), T4 (15 min post-extubation), T5 (20 min post-extubation), and T6 (on PACU discharge)

    Measured: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Jun 2026
  2. Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Jul 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Oct 2028 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants are randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the experimental group (transnasal microstream end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring) or the control group (conventional monitoring with oxygen delivery only, without EtCO₂ monitoring).
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
324 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07652385
Sponsor's protocol ID
YXLL-KY-2026(147)
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
5 Jun 2026
Last updated
17 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing EtCO₂ Monitoring and Routine Monitoring in people with Elderly Patients and Laparoscopic Surgery, run by Jianbo Wu.

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 11 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Jianbo WU (18560083793, jianbowu@sdu.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Incidence of post-extubation hypoxemia (SpO₂ < 90% for >15 seconds) (time frame: During the period in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (up to 1 days)). 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 17 Jun 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.

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