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Common steroid could shield lungs after surgery, but study pulled
Prevention TerminatedThis study planned to see if giving dexamethasone during anesthesia could prevent respiratory complications after scheduled lung surgery. Researchers wanted to compare patients who received the drug with those who did not. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any par…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a simple drug combo stop Post-Surgery heart flutters?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether adding N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) to the standard drug amiodarone can better prevent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) in people at high risk after major chest surgery. About 184 adults having lung or esophagus surgery will be randomly assig…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Pre-Surgery boot camp may help heart and speed recovery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 4-week program of exercise, nutrition advice, and stress management before major chest surgery can improve heart rate variability (a sign of good nervous system health) and shorten hospital stays. One hundred adults scheduled for lung surgery will be ra…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Robot vs. camera: which lung cancer surgery is better?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two types of minimally invasive lung cancer surgery: robotic-assisted surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). About 446 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is…
Matched conditions: THORACIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:47 UTC