Breathing without a tube: new strategy aims to speed lung transplant recovery

NCT ID NCT07384546

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a spontaneous-breathing anesthesia strategy (using a laryngeal mask instead of a breathing tube) can help adults recover faster after lung transplant. About 110 participants in China will receive this 'tubeless' approach during surgery. Researchers will measure how many need a breathing tube after surgery, how long they stay in the hospital, and survival rates.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: spontaneous-breathing-preserving anesthesia and surgical strategy (tubeless technique using laryngeal mask airway, minimized muscle relaxants, and nerve blocks)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to faster recovery and shorter hospital stays after lung transplant by avoiding breathing tubes and sedation.
What could go wrong: This is an early single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may not be definitive. The strategy may not be safe for all patients, and emergency intubation may still be needed.

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