Effect of Individualized Positive End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP) in Patients Who Have an Intrinsic PEEP During One-lung Ventilation

June 4, 2026 updated by: Hyun Joo Ahn, Samsung Medical Center

Effects of Individualized Positive End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP) on Intrinsic PEEP and Stroke Volume During One-lung Ventilation: a Single-center, Randomized Crossover Study

This study investigates the effects of three extrinsic PEEP settings-5 cmH2O, 0 cmH2O, and an individualized PEEP (70% of the measured intrinsic PEEP)-on intrinsic PEEP and hemodynamic stability in patients with intrinsic PEEP undergoing lung resection surgery, using a randomized, crossover design.

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Detailed Description

Intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (iPEEP) frequently occurs during one-lung ventilation (OLV), which is essential for lung resection. This occurrence is driven by three primary factors. First, a significant portion of patients undergoing lung surgery have concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and thus possess a baseline intrinsic PEEP. Second, high-frequency ventilation applied to prevent carbon dioxide accumulation during OLV shortens the expiratory time, thereby generating intrinsic PEEP. Third, the use of a narrow-bore double-lumen endobronchial tube for OLV increases airway resistance, accelerating the development of intrinsic PEEP. Intrinsic PEEP causes lung hyperinflation and elevates intrathoracic pressure, which can subsequently decrease venous return and lead to abrupt hypotension. However, research remains insufficient regarding the optimal level of extrinsic PEEP for patients who develop intrinsic PEEP during OLV. While an extrinsic PEEP of around 5 cmH2O is generally applied during OLV, some guidelines recommend completely removing extrinsic PEEP (0 cmH2O) during OLV in COPD patients. Nevertheless, this recommendation lacks robust scientific evidence. Furthermore, whether the strategy of setting extrinsic PEEP at approximately 70% of intrinsic PEEP-as suggested by studies in critically ill patients-is equally valid in the intraoperative OLV environment remains unverified. Theoretically, if extrinsic PEEP exceeds intrinsic PEEP, it may exacerbate lung hyperinflation by increasing expiratory resistance. Conversely, an extrinsic PEEP that is too low may cause airway collapse during expiration, paradoxically worsening gas trapping. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of three extrinsic PEEP settings-5 cmH2O, 0 cmH2O, and an individualized PEEP (70% of the measured intrinsic PEEP)-on intrinsic PEEP and hemodynamic stability using a randomized, crossover design.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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48

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I - III
  • The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status Grade 0 - 2
  • Lung resection surgery requiring one-lung ventilation for over 60 minutes
  • Indication of double-lumen endobronchial tube (female 35 Fr, male 37 Fr)
  • Patient who is diagnosed with intrinsic PEEP during one-lung ventilation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Large bullae
  • Emergency surgery
  • Mechanical ventilation before surgery
  • Hemodynamic instability before surgery
  • Surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding patient
  • Patient's refusal to participate
  • No intrinsic PEEP during one-lung ventilation

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Experimental group
During one-lung ventilation, baseline intrinsic PEEP and stroke volume will be measured. All participants will receive three PEEP interventions: 0 cmH2O, 5 cmH2O, and 70% of the intrinsic PEEP value. The order of interventions is randomized. Each intervention will be maintained for 5 minutes, with a 5-minute washout period between interventions to minimize mutual interference. At the end of each intervention, two primary outcomes (intrinsic PEEP and stroke volume) will be measured.
Procedure: PEEP0
PEEP 0 (zero) means off-PEEP on the anesthesia machine.
Procedure: PEEP5
PEEP5 means setting the PEEP to 5 cmH2O on the anesthesia machine.
Procedure: PEEPi
PEEPi (individualized PEEP) means setting the PEEP to 70% of intrinsic PEEP on the anesthesia machine.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Intrinsic positive end-expiratory airway pressure
Time Frame: During a 30-minute period from the start of one-lung ventilation to the completion of the intervention
During one-lung ventilation, each patient will randomly receive three PEEP interventions: 0 cmH2O, 5 cmH2O, and the 70% value of intrinsic PEEP. After each 5-minute intervention, intrinsic PEEP will be measured by the anesthesia machine.
During a 30-minute period from the start of one-lung ventilation to the completion of the intervention
Stroke volume
Time Frame: During a 30-minute period from the start of one-lung ventilation to the completion of the intervention
During one-lung ventilation, each patient will randomly receive three PEEP interventions: 0 cmH2O, 5 cmH2O, and the 70% value of intrinsic PEEP. After each 5-minute intervention, Stroke volume will be measured by an arterial pressure-based cardiac output monitor.
During a 30-minute period from the start of one-lung ventilation to the completion of the intervention

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Sponsor

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Samsung Medical Center

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Hyun Joo Ahn, MD, PhD, Samsung Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

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June 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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May 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

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May 31, 2027

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First Submitted

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May 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 4, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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June 10, 2026

Study Record Updates

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June 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 4, 2026

Last Verified

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June 1, 2026

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  • Individual PEEP trial

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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