Lighter suction after lung surgery may speed recovery

NCT ID NCT02911259

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a gentler suction level (-2 cmH2O) on chest tubes after keyhole lung cancer surgery works as well as the standard stronger suction (-10 cmH2O). The goal is to see which setting allows tubes to be removed sooner and causes fewer complications. About 230 adults with suspected or confirmed lung cancer will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: chest tube suction at -2 cmH2O or -10 cmH2O
What this could lead to: If lower suction works as well or better, it could shorten hospital stays and reduce discomfort after lung cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study with 230 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or hospitals. The difference between suction levels may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark

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