Sugar water injection may fix leaky lungs after surgery
NCT ID NCT07548047
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
After lung surgery, some patients have a persistent air leak that requires a chest tube for days. This study tests whether injecting a sugar water solution (dextrose) through the tube can seal the leak faster than standard drainage alone. About 80 adults with a stubborn air leak will be randomly assigned to get dextrose or usual care. The goal is to see if dextrose shortens the time the leak lasts and reduces hospital stay.
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Active substance
dextrose solution (sugar water)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a cheap, simple way to seal air leaks after lung surgery, reducing time with a chest tube and hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (80 people) at one center. Dextrose may not work better than standard care, and risks like fever or infection are possible.
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