THORACIC SURGERY

This study tests whether an inhaled medication given around the time of surgery can prevent breathing complications in lung cancer patients having lung removal surgery. It focuses on adults with lung cancer who are at high risk for these complications because they have reduced lu…

This study compares three different robotic surgery techniques for removing lung tumors to see which causes less long-term pain. Researchers are testing whether avoiding putting instruments between the ribs reduces nerve damage and chronic pain that often follows these operations…

This study aims to find the best way to numb the chest wall after minimally invasive lung surgery to control pain. Researchers will compare three different techniques for placing a nerve block in 90 patients. The goal is to understand why current pain relief sometimes falls short…

This study is comparing two ways to help patients recover after surgery for a common type of lung cancer. It will test if using a special breathing exercise app on a smartphone, in addition to standard in-person therapy, works better than the in-person therapy alone. The goal is …

This study is testing a self-balancing robotic exoskeleton to help patients walk safely in the intensive care unit after major chest surgery. The goal is to see if the device can safely support early movement, which may help prevent muscle weakness and other complications from be…

This study aims to learn which of two common breathing machine settings works better for patients undergoing surgery where only one lung is used. Researchers will observe 60 adults having chest surgery to compare how a newer, more precise machine setting affects oxygen levels and…

This study aims to understand how often bacteria form sticky communities called biofilms on chest drains used after lung surgery. Researchers will collect small samples from 180 patients' drains when they are removed to see if these biofilms are linked to infections or antibiotic…