Oxygen Management During Anesthesia: The LOWOX Trial

We are studying whether a tailored approach to oxygen levels during anesthesia improves recovery and oxygen levels after surgery compared to standard fixed oxygen use. This trial involves patients undergoing various surgical procedures.

3-6 months Confirmation phase (III)Monitoring phase (IV)No Placebo Standard MedicinesInternal MedicineOtolaryngology

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Oxygen 100% V/V

Oxygen 100% V/V is medical oxygen used to increase blood oxygen in people with breathing problems or low oxygen levels.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide is a gas used to relieve pain and anxiety and produce mild sedation during dental work, childbirth, and minor procedures.

Oxygen

Oxygen is a gas used to raise blood oxygen and support breathing in people with respiratory problems or low oxygen levels.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Actynox

Air Synthétique Médicinal

Air Synthétique Médicinal Air Products

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Region Norrbotten

Department of anesthesiology and intensive care medicin

Luleå, Sweden

Region Vaesternorrland

Department of anesthesiology and intensive care medicin

Sundsvall, Sweden

Region Vaesterbotten

Department of surgery

Umeå, Sweden

Sponsor: Region Vaesterbotten

Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

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