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Could some lung cancer patients avoid surgery after chemo-immunotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at whether it is safe and feasible to skip surgery in patients with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors completely disappear after chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Fourteen participants will be randomly assigned to either standard surgery or…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:34 UTC
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Which nerve block wins for chest surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two numbing techniques—RIB and PVB—to control pain after chest surgery. 60 adults having a specific type of keyhole chest surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two blocks. Pain levels and side effects will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery to see…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgios Kotsovolis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:38 UTC
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New anesthesia combo may reduce risks during chest surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer anesthesia drug, remimazolam, combined with alfentanil, is safer than the standard propofol combination for chest surgery. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of low oxygen levels and low blood pressure during the procedure. About 50 adults…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:35 UTC
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Could breathing on your own during lung surgery lead to faster recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a newer anesthesia method where patients breathe on their own during lung surgery to the traditional method using a breathing tube and machine. About 1,600 adults with small lung nodules will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see i…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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Smart wearables aim to boost lung cancer surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new system that uses wearable devices and a smartphone app to help people with non-small cell lung cancer recover after chest surgery. About 126 participants will either get standard care or use the wearable system, which tracks their activity and guides home e…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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CT scans may help doctors pick the right breathing tube size for lung surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a CT scan to choose the size of a breathing tube (double-lumen tube) for one-lung ventilation during chest surgery works better than the usual method. About 100 adults having planned chest surgery will be randomly assigned to either CT-guided or tra…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Hussein Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Robot revolution: Single-Port surgery could mean faster recovery for chest patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new single-port surgical robot called SHURUI for chest surgeries like lung removal and tumor resection. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective, with the potential for less pain and quicker recovery. About 40 adults aged 18-75 who need chest surgery …
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC