Which airway method is safer for Single-Lung ventilation during heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT06299735

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two ways to manage breathing during heart surgery that requires one lung to be deflated. Researchers compared using a double-lumen tube versus a bronchial blocker in 66 patients. They checked for lung problems after surgery, how long it took to place the device, and how well the lung collapsed. The goal is to find which method leads to better recovery and fewer complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If one method proves better, it could guide anesthesiologists in choosing the safest airway technique for patients needing single-lung ventilation during heart surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It compares techniques, not a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiac valvular defect coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CORONARY ARTERIOSCLEROSIS HEART VALVULAR DISEASE ONE-LUNG VENTILATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara bilkent city hospital

Ankara, Çankaya, 06530, Turkey (Türkiye)

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