Could skipping the chest tube after lung surgery cut pain and hospital time?
NCT ID NCT02829736
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether removing the chest tube during thoracoscopic lung surgery, instead of leaving it in place afterward, leads to less pain and faster recovery. Participants undergoing elective wedge resection are randomly assigned to have the tube removed during surgery or kept in standard fashion. The study measures pain levels, lung function, and reasons for hospital stay, aiming to see if tube removal is safe and beneficial.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intraoperative chest tube removal
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce pain and hospital stay after lung surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk of needing chest tube reinsertion if air leaks occur.
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Locations
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Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark