Could a simple inhaler cut lung complications after cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT06865040
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving an inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol) before and after lung cancer surgery can reduce the number of lung complications, like pneumonia or collapsed lung. The trial includes 266 adults with lung cancer who are at high risk due to low lung function. Participants receive either the inhaled drug or usual care, and the number of complications is checked at day 7 after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Formoterol fumarate (an inhaled bronchodilator)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple way to reduce serious lung complications after lung cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 266 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug is already used for asthma/COPD, so the benefit in this specific setting is unproven.
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Locations
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CHRU Amiens
RECRUITINGAmiens, 80054, France
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