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Not yet recruitingNCT07381517OLV-INDICESUpdated Feb 2, 2026

Correlation of Oxygenation and Saturation Indices in One-Lung Ventilation

An observational study in One-lung Ventilation (OLV), sponsored by Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-02.

Sponsored by Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
51
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

One-lung ventilation is commonly used during thoracic surgery but is frequently associated with impaired oxygenation and altered respiratory mechanics. Traditional oxygenation indices require arterial blood gas analysis and do not fully reflect the mechanical stress applied to the lungs.

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the correlation between oxygenation indices and oxygen saturation indices during one-lung ventilation in adult patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery. Modified indices incorporating driving pressure and mechanical power will also be assessed.

No intervention beyond standard clinical care will be applied. The findings of this study may help clarify the clinical utility of non-invasive oxygenation indices for intraoperative monitoring during one-lung ventilation.

Read the detailed description

One-lung ventilation induces complex changes in pulmonary physiology, including increased intrapulmonary shunt and altered respiratory mechanics, which may challenge conventional approaches to intraoperative oxygenation assessment. While invasive oxygenation indices are widely used, their applicability during one-lung ventilation is limited by the need for arterial blood gas sampling and the lack of integration of mechanical ventilation-related stress.

Non-invasive oxygen saturation-based indices have been proposed as alternatives; however, data regarding their performance under the dynamic physiological conditions of one-lung ventilation remain scarce. Furthermore, emerging concepts in lung-protective ventilation emphasize the importance of driving pressure and mechanical power as determinants of ventilator-induced lung injury, yet these parameters are not incorporated into traditional oxygenation metrics.

In this prospective observational study, invasive and non-invasive oxygenation indices, including modified forms incorporating driving pressure and mechanical power, will be recorded simultaneously during one-lung ventilation in adult patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery. The relationships and agreement between these indices will be analyzed to assess their comparability across different levels of mechanical respiratory load.

No intervention beyond standard clinical care will be applied. Ventilatory settings and perioperative management will be determined solely by routine clinical practice. This study is designed to provide methodological insight into the intraoperative applicability of non-invasive oxygenation indices during one-lung ventilation.

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Conditions studied

  • One-lung Ventilation (OLV)

Keywords

  • One-Lung Ventilation
  • Oxygenation
  • Oxygen Saturation Index
  • Driving Pressure
  • Mechanic Power
  • Thoracic Surgery
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Adult patients aged 18 years and older with ASA physical status I-III who are scheduled for elective thoracic surgery requiring intraoperative one-lung ventilation for at least one hour. All participants undergo standard perioperative management with simultaneous arterial blood gas analysis and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring during surgery.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients aged 18 years and older
  • Patients classified as ASA physical status I-III
  • Patients scheduled for elective thoracic surgery requiring one-lung ventilation for at least 1 hour intraoperatively
  • Patients in whom simultaneous arterial blood gas analysis and continuous SpO₂ monitoring can be performed
  • Patients who have provided written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing emergency surgery
  • Patients younger than 18 years of age
  • Patients classified as ASA physical status IV or higher
  • Patients with a history of previous thoracic surgery
  • Patients with a body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m² or \<18 kg/m²
  • Patients with advanced chronic lung disease (COPD stage III-IV)
  • Patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III-IV heart failure
  • Patients undergoing surgery due to pleural effusion
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
51 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • One-Lung Ventilation Cohort

    Adult patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery requiring one-lung ventilation. All patients will be managed according to standard clinical practice. No intervention is assigned as part of this observational study.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Correlation between oxygenation indices and oxygen saturation indices

    Correlation between invasive oxygenation indices (oxygenation index and its derivatives) and non-invasive oxygen saturation indices (oxygen saturation index and its derivatives) measured during one-lung ventilation.

    Time frame: During intraoperative one-lung ventilation

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Study locations

1 site
  • Ankara Ataturk Sanatoryum Education and Research Hospital
    Ankara, 06290, Turkey (Türkiye)
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References and documents

Publications

  • Asar S, Rahim F, Rahimi P, Acicbe O, Tontu F, Cukurova Z. Novel Oxygenation and Saturation Indices for Mortality Prediction in COVID-19 ARDS Patients: The Impact of Driving Pressure and Mechanical Power. J Intensive Care Med. 2024 Jun;39(6):595-608. doi: 10.1177/08850666231223498. Epub 2024 Jan 5. PubMed 38179691 ↗
  • Chiumello D, Carlesso E, Cadringher P, Caironi P, Valenza F, Polli F, Tallarini F, Cozzi P, Cressoni M, Colombo A, Marini JJ, Gattinoni L. Lung stress and strain during mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008 Aug 15;178(4):346-55. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200710-1589OC. Epub 2008 May 1. PubMed 18451319 ↗
  • Amato MB, Meade MO, Slutsky AS, Brochard L, Costa EL, Schoenfeld DA, Stewart TE, Briel M, Talmor D, Mercat A, Richard JC, Carvalho CR, Brower RG. Driving pressure and survival in the acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2015 Feb 19;372(8):747-55. doi: 10.1056/NEJMsa1410639. PubMed 25693014 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07381517
Lead sponsor
Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital
Responsible party
Onur KARSLIOĞLU (Resident Physician in Anesthesiology, Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital) — Principal investigator
First posted
Feb 2, 2026
Start date
Feb 9, 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Jun 9, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Aug 9, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Feb 2, 2026

Study contacts

Onur KARSLIOĞLU
principal investigator · Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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