Effect of Preoxygenation Position and Examination Position on Hypoxemia During Painless Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
24 de junio de 2026 actualizado por: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Effect of Preoxygenation Position and Examination Position on Hypoxemia During Painless Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial
To investigate the independent effects and interaction of pre-oxygenation position (left lateral vs left lateral with 30° head-up tilt) and examination position (left lateral vs left lateral with 30° head-up tilt) on hypoxemia during painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy using a 2×2 factorial design.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Aún no reclutando
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
- Procedimiento: Pre-oxygenation Position （left lateral position）
- Procedimiento: Examination Position（left lateral position ）
- Procedimiento: Examination Position（left lateral head elevation in a 30-degree position）
- Procedimiento: Pre-oxygenation Position（ left lateral head elevation in a 30-degree position）
Descripción detallada
Painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy represent core minimally invasive techniques for colorectal cancer screening and the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. By utilizing intravenous sedation to ensure a pain-free experience, these procedures are widely adopted in clinical practice. However, perioperative hypoxemia remains the most common and critical safety complication during sedation for endoscopy. It is primarily caused by anesthesia-induced respiratory depression, tongue base collapse, airway obstruction, diaphragmatic compression, and restricted thoracic movement, with significantly elevated risks observed in obese, elderly, snoring, and short-necked patients.
Hypoxemia may trigger bradycardia, arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and cerebral hypoxia. In severe cases, it can lead to apnea, laryngospasm, and forced termination of the procedure, making it a key indicator in endoscopic anesthesia quality control.
Pre-oxygenation is a fundamental measure to increase functional residual capacity (FRC) and prolong the safe apneic time prior to induction, thereby preventing hypoxemia. The examination position directly determines airway patency, mandibular relaxation, diaphragmatic position, and thoracic compliance throughout the procedure. Both are critical, controllable factors regulating perioperative oxygenation. Studies have confirmed that the left lateral position reduces the incidence of hypoxemia, while the left lateral position with 30° head elevation effectively relaxes the mandible, alleviates tongue base collapse, reduces abdominal organ pressure on the diaphragm, and improves ventilation and oxygenation by increasing FRC.
Current research largely focuses on either the pre-oxygenation position or the examination position in isolation, presenting notable limitations: first, the interaction between these two positions has not been evaluated, leaving the synergistic or antagonistic effects of combined interventions unclear; second, there is a lack of efficient validation using a factorial design, which is necessary to simultaneously analyze the main effects and interactions of both independent variables.
Addressing these clinical challenges and research gaps, this study employs a 2×2 factorial randomized controlled design. With pre-oxygenation position and examination position serving as the two intervention factors, the study aims to explore the individual and combined effects of both factors on perioperative hypoxemia. The objective is to identify the optimal positional combination, establish standardized and generalizable positioning protocols for painless endoscopy, accurately reduce the incidence of hypoxemia, enhance the precision of anesthesia management, and provide high-level evidence to guide clinical practice.
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Estimado)
208
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Esta sección proporciona los datos de contacto de quienes realizan el estudio e información sobre dónde se lleva a cabo este estudio.
Estudio Contacto
- Nombre: xiaoyong wei, Master's degree
- Número de teléfono: 86-951-674-3252
- Correo electrónico: weixy9912@126.com
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Ningxia
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Yinchuan, Ningxia, Porcelana, 750001
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
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Contacto:
- xiaoyong wei, Master's degree
- Número de teléfono: 86-951-674-3252
- Correo electrónico: weixy9912@126.cm
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
No
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 18 to 75 years, regardless of gender
- Body mass index (BMI): 18.5 - 35 kg/m²
- ASA physical status class I, II or III
- Scheduled for painless gastroscopy, painless colonoscopy, or combined painless gastroenteroscopy
- Able to understand the study procedure and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe cardiopulmonary diseases, including severe COPD, heart failure, severe arrhythmia and pulmonary hypertension
- Difficult airway identified before anesthesia
- Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Spinal or thoracic deformity
- Preoperative baseline hypoxemia
- Known allergy to any anesthetic drugs used in this study
- Pregnant females
- Unable to cooperate with required intraoperative body position
Plan de estudios
Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Prevención
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Único
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Comparador activo: Group A1B1 (traditional conventional group)
Pre-oxygenated left lateral position + examination in left lateral position
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An angle measuring device is placed beside the head of the examination bed to enable precise adjustment of the head position.
Pre-oxygenation phase: Administer pure oxygen via a standardized mask with tight fit, at a flow rate of 6 L/min; instruct the patient to take deep breaths while receiving continuous oxygen for 3 minutes, maintaining the same body position throughout.
If the position is altered during this phase, discontinue the procedure.
Left lateral pre-oxygenation: The patient assumes a left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head elevated at 0°, supported by pillows to maintain a neutral spine position and avoid excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
Examination Phase: From the initiation of anesthesia and endoscope insertion until completion of the procedure, the patient's position and head-of-bed angle must remain fixed throughout; any adjustments are prohibited during this phase.
If the position is altered midway through the examination, the patient will be excluded from the study.
Left lateral position examination: The patient assumes a 90-degree left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head of the bed elevated to 0°, supported by pillows to maintain a neutral spinal alignment, avoiding excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
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Experimental: Group A1B2 (improved examination group)
Left lateral position with pre-oxygenation + left head elevated 30° during examination
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An angle measuring device is placed beside the head of the examination bed to enable precise adjustment of the head position.
Pre-oxygenation phase: Administer pure oxygen via a standardized mask with tight fit, at a flow rate of 6 L/min; instruct the patient to take deep breaths while receiving continuous oxygen for 3 minutes, maintaining the same body position throughout.
If the position is altered during this phase, discontinue the procedure.
Left lateral pre-oxygenation: The patient assumes a left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head elevated at 0°, supported by pillows to maintain a neutral spine position and avoid excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
Examination Phase: From the initiation of anesthesia and endoscope insertion until completion of the procedure, the patient's position and head-of-bed angle must remain fixed throughout; any adjustments are prohibited during this phase.
If the position is altered midway through the examination, the patient will be excluded from the study.
Left lateral decubitus examination: The patient assumes a left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head elevated at 30°, supported by a pillow to maintain a neutral spinal alignment, avoiding excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
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Experimental: Group A2B1 (pre-oxygenation improvement group)
Left-sided head position at 30°, pre-oxygenated air administration + examination in left lateral decubitus position
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Examination Phase: From the initiation of anesthesia and endoscope insertion until completion of the procedure, the patient's position and head-of-bed angle must remain fixed throughout; any adjustments are prohibited during this phase.
If the position is altered midway through the examination, the patient will be excluded from the study.
Left lateral position examination: The patient assumes a 90-degree left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head of the bed elevated to 0°, supported by pillows to maintain a neutral spinal alignment, avoiding excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
An angle measuring device is placed beside the head of the examination bed to allow precise adjustment of the head position.
Pre-oxygenation phase: The patient receives pure oxygen via a standardized mask with tight fit, at a flow rate of 6 L/min; they are instructed to take deep breaths while receiving continuous oxygen for 3 minutes, maintaining the same body position throughout.
If the position is altered during this phase, the procedure is discontinued.
Left-sided head elevation (30°): During pre-oxygenation, the patient lies in a left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head elevated by 30°, supported by pillows to maintain a neutral spinal alignment and prevent excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
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Experimental: Group A2B2 (double-position improvement group)
Left-sided head height at 30 weeks: pre-oxygenated condition + left-sided head height at 30 weeks examination
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Examination Phase: From the initiation of anesthesia and endoscope insertion until completion of the procedure, the patient's position and head-of-bed angle must remain fixed throughout; any adjustments are prohibited during this phase.
If the position is altered midway through the examination, the patient will be excluded from the study.
Left lateral decubitus examination: The patient assumes a left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head elevated at 30°, supported by a pillow to maintain a neutral spinal alignment, avoiding excessive neck extension or flexion.
Otros nombres:
An angle measuring device is placed beside the head of the examination bed to allow precise adjustment of the head position.
Pre-oxygenation phase: The patient receives pure oxygen via a standardized mask with tight fit, at a flow rate of 6 L/min; they are instructed to take deep breaths while receiving continuous oxygen for 3 minutes, maintaining the same body position throughout.
If the position is altered during this phase, the procedure is discontinued.
Left-sided head elevation (30°): During pre-oxygenation, the patient lies in a left lateral position on a horizontal bed surface with the head elevated by 30°, supported by pillows to maintain a neutral spinal alignment and prevent excessive neck extension or flexion.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Incidence of hypoxemia
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Incidence of SpO₂ ≤ 90% for >10 seconds during the examination.
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During procedure
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Safe duration of pre-oxygenation
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Time from cessation of oxygen administration (start of anesthesia induction) to first SpO₂ <92% for ≥3 seconds.
If no desaturation occurs, the value equals the duration from oxygen cessation to end of procedure (right-censored).
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During procedure
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Incidence of subclinical respiratory depression
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Defined as the proportion of participants experiencing SpO₂ between 90% and 95% (inclusive) at any time during the examination.
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During procedure
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Requirement for jaw thrust
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Number of participants requiring manual jaw thrust to relieve airway obstruction during the examination.
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During procedure
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Requirement for nasal cannula oxygen
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Number of participants requiring oxygen supplementation via nasal cannula during the examination.
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During procedure
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Requirement for increased oxygen flow
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Number of participants requiring an increase in oxygen flow rate during the examination.
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During procedure
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Requirement for mask ventilation
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Number of participants requiring bag-mask ventilation during the examination.
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During procedure
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Requirement for endotracheal intubation
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Number of participants requiring endotracheal intubation during the examination.
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During procedure
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Incidence of airway intervention
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Proportion of participants requiring any airway intervention (jaw thrust, nasal cannula, increased flow, mask ventilation, or intubation)
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During procedure
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Severity of coughing
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Assessed using a 4-grade scale: Grade I (none), Grade II (single mild episode), Grade III (multiple episodes <15s), Grade IV (continuous >15s)
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During procedure
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Length of stay in recovery room
Periodo de tiempo: Up to 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission
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Time from arrival to discharge from the recovery room (maximum observation 30 minutes)
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Up to 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission
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Endoscopist satisfaction score
Periodo de tiempo: During procedure
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Assessed using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) ranging from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.
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During procedure
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Incidence of postoperative nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness
Periodo de tiempo: Up to 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission
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Proportion of participants experiencing nausea, vomiting, headache, or dizziness after awakening in the recovery room.
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Up to 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission
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Otras medidas de resultado
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Safety outcome endpoints：heart rate
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and during procedure
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Recorded at T0 (before pre-oxygenation), T1 (before induction), T2 (scope insertion), and T3 (scope removal).
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Baseline and during procedure
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Safety outcome endpoints：blood pressure
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and during procedure
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Recorded at T0 (before pre-oxygenation), T1 (before induction), T2 (scope insertion), and T3 (scope removal)
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Baseline and during procedure
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Safety outcome endpoints：peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and during procedure
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Recorded at T0 (before pre-oxygenation), T1 (before induction), T2 (scope insertion), and T3 (scope removal).
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Baseline and during procedure
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Safety outcome endpoints：Incidence of hemodynamic instability in recovery
Periodo de tiempo: Up to 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission
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Occurrence of tachycardia (>100 bpm), bradycardia (<50 bpm), or hypotension (systolic blood pressure <80 mmHg) during the recovery period.
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Up to 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Silla de estudio: Xinli Ni, Doctoral, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Fechas de registro del estudio
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Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Estimado)
23 de junio de 2026
Finalización primaria (Estimado)
31 de julio de 2026
Finalización del estudio (Estimado)
31 de agosto de 2026
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
15 de junio de 2026
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
24 de junio de 2026
Publicado por primera vez (Actual)
29 de junio de 2026
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
29 de junio de 2026
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
24 de junio de 2026
Última verificación
1 de junio de 2026
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