THORACIC SURGERY

This pilot study tests whether it is safe and feasible to skip surgery in patients with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer who have a complete response to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Fourteen participants will be randomly assigned to either observation or standard surger…

This study compares two ways to help people clear mucus and improve breathing after chest surgery. One group will do special breathing exercises with a spirometer, and the other will wear a vibrating vest. The trial will track cough effectiveness, lung function, and patient satis…

This study compares two nerve-numbing techniques—Rhomboid-Intercostal Block (RIB) and Thoracic Paravertebral Block (PVB)—for pain relief after video-assisted chest surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks after surgery. Pain levels and side…

This study compares a newer anesthesia method where patients breathe on their own during lung surgery to the standard method using a breathing tube and machine. About 1,600 people having minimally invasive lung nodule removal will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. T…

This study compares a newer anesthesia drug, remimazolam, with the standard drug propofol (both combined with a painkiller) for people having chest surgery. The goal is to see if remimazolam causes fewer problems like low oxygen levels or low blood pressure during the operation. …

This study tests whether a wearable device and digital platform can help people recover better after lung cancer surgery. About 126 patients with non-small cell lung cancer will either use the wearable system or receive standard care. The system tracks heart rate, oxygen levels, …

This study will look at data from 918 adults who had planned heart surgery to find out why some develop atrial fibrillation, a common and serious irregular heartbeat. The researchers will also examine whether newer anesthesia methods, like a nerve block, might help protect agains…

This study tests whether using a brain oxygen monitor to guide oxygen levels during lung surgery can reduce harm from too much oxygen. Sixty adults having elective lung surgery will be randomly assigned to either standard high oxygen or a lower oxygen strategy guided by brain oxy…

This study explores whether detailed pain mapping and sensory tests can better capture pain patterns after lung surgery. Researchers will assess pain sensitivity around the incision and track recovery for three months. The goal is to see if these methods are practical and could h…

This study compares three methods doctors use to place a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) for lung surgery. 180 adults having elective lung surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a video laryngoscope with a curved blade, a video laryngoscope with a st…

This study tests whether using a CT scan to measure airway size helps doctors pick the correct breathing tube for lung surgery compared to standard methods based on patient height and weight. About 100 adults having elective lung surgery will be randomly assigned to either the CT…

This study will test a new single-port surgical robot, called SHURUI, for chest surgeries like removing lung tumors or mediastinal masses. About 40 adults aged 18-75 who need these surgeries will take part. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and works well, with hopes of les…