THORACIC SURGERY

This study tests whether giving an inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol) before and after lung cancer surgery can reduce the number of lung complications, like pneumonia or collapsed lung. The trial includes 266 adults with lung cancer who are at high risk due to low lung function.…

This study tests whether using a smartphone app (Fissios App) for breathing exercises, in addition to in-person physiotherapy, can reduce complications after lung cancer surgery. About 560 adults with non-small cell lung cancer scheduled for surgery will be randomly assigned to e…

This study looks at two ways to manage pain after chest surgery (thoracotomy) to see which better prevents chronic pain that can last for months. One method is a continuous erector spinae plane (ESP) block, and the other is thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), the current standard.…

This study tests whether placing art posters with QR codes in hospital hallways can encourage patients to get up and move more after chest or belly surgery. About 204 patients will wear activity trackers for five days after surgery, and some will experience the art program while …

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—SPSIP and RISS—given before lung surgery to control pain and help breathing afterward. Eighty-four adults having a specific type of lung surgery will receive one of the two blocks. Researchers will measure pain at the chest tube site,…

This study compares three types of nerve blocks (paravertebral, intertransverse, and erector spinae plane) given before video-assisted lung surgery. Researchers will measure how much opioid painkiller patients need afterward and their pain scores. The goal is to find which block …

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset after heart or chest surgery can lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. Sixty people aged 16 to 40 will be split into three groups: one using interactive VR games, one watching passive VR videos, an…

This study compares three robotic-assisted surgery methods for lung removal to see which causes the least chronic pain. 120 adults having lung surgery will be followed for 6 months. The goal is to find a technique that reduces nerve damage and long-term chest pain.

This study tests whether a self-balancing exoskeleton called Atalante X can safely help patients stand and walk soon after chest surgery in the ICU. Being immobile after surgery can lead to muscle weakness and other complications, but early movement may improve recovery. The tria…

This study is testing whether a wearable device can give early warning of complications after chest surgery. The device tracks heart rate, oxygen levels, temperature, and activity from hospital admission to 30 days after discharge. Researchers will first use past data to build a …

This study tests three different methods of numbing the chest (paravertebral block) to see which provides the best pain relief after video-assisted lung surgery. Researchers will check how much sensation is lost in the chest area using ice and a special filament. The goal is to f…

This study looks at two ways to help patients breathe during lung surgery when only one lung is used. One method is newer and controls airflow more precisely. The other is the standard approach. Researchers will measure oxygen levels and lung function in 60 adults to see if the n…

This study observes 180 adults who have chest drains placed after elective thoracic surgery. Researchers will analyze the drain tips for biofilm—a sticky layer of bacteria—and check if it is linked to infections or antibiotic resistance. The goal is to learn how drain duration af…