PROTECT-HFNO

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  High Flow Nasal Oxygen for patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery

• IRAS ID

  350757

• Contact name

  Tom Abbott

• Contact email

  t.abbott@qmul.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Queen Mary University of London

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 4 months, 0 days

• Research summary

  We need a randomised feasibility trial in adult patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery to confirm patients and doctors would participate with high levels of intervention compliance in using High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) post surgery and if this will reduce post operative complications. This trial will also capture other data to inform the design of a definitive trial.

• REC name

  London - South East Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  24/LO/0888

• Date of REC Opinion

  10 Feb 2025

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion