3D-Printed airways could make lung surgery safer
NCT ID NCT07719959
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether creating a 3D model of a patient's airway from a CT scan can help doctors choose the right size and position for a breathing tube used during lung surgery. The goal is to reduce failed insertions and complications like sore throat or low oxygen levels. Adults aged 18 to 75 scheduled for video-assisted lung surgery are eligible to participate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D airway reconstruction-guided double-lumen tube intubation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make breathing tube placement safer and more precise for people undergoing lung surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 174 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technology depends on available CT data and software, which may not be widely accessible.
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