The Impact of Laparotomy and Analgesia Methods on Diaphragm

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorProf. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

About this trial

Major abdominal surgeries are traditionally performed via laparotomy. Analgesia is routinely administered during the postoperative period. The goal is to investigate the effects of laparotomy and analgesia methods on diaphragm function.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

over 18 years,

major abdominal surgery cases

Disqualifiers

body mass index (BMI) >35 kg/m2

illiteracy,

communication issues,

neuromuscular disorders,

Trial population

Patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery due to gastrointestinal tumor

Trial design

Design model

Case-only

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • ultrasonography

    Diagnostic test

    Using ultrasonography to measure diaphragm thickness

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: diaphragm contraction fraction1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

The impact of laparotomy on diaphragm thickness.

Comparison of diaphragm muscle measurements before and after surgery

Time frame
Measurement at the 1st postoperative hour

Secondary outcomes

1

The effect of analgesia methods on diaphragm thickness in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.

Comparison of diaphragm muscle measurements before and after surgery

Time frame
Measurement at the 1st postoperative hour

Other outcomes

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