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New sedative may shield heart during lung surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer sedative called ciprofol can reduce heart damage after lung surgery compared to the standard drug propofol. About 1,058 adults aged 45–80 having keyhole lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs. The main goal is to se…
Matched conditions: THORACIC DISEASES
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Nerve block shot before lung surgery may cut painkiller use
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special nerve block injection given before lung surgery can lower pain and the amount of pain medicine patients need afterward. About 70 adults having lung tumor removal will take part. Researchers will track pain scores and medication use for 24 hours …
Matched conditions: THORACIC DISEASES
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:11 UTC
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Gentle chest rub may speed recovery after lung surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple, drug-free technique: a therapist gently vibrates the chest wall of patients who have a chest tube after thoracic surgery. The goal is to see if this helps clear mucus, improve breathing, and shorten the time the chest tube needs to stay in. About 60 adu…
Matched conditions: THORACIC DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Could a nicotine patch ease Post-Surgery pain for smokers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a high-dose nicotine patch, placed on the skin before and after chest surgery, can help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in male smokers who have temporarily stopped smoking. About 80 men aged 18-75 who smoke regularly and are having lun…
Matched conditions: THORACIC DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches massive chest tissue bank to unlock secrets of lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from 7,000 adults with lung cancer, COPD, lung transplants, or other chest diseases. The samples are stored in a repository to help researchers better understand how these diseases start, how to diagnose them early, and how to improve treatment.…
Matched conditions: THORACIC DISEASES
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC