Could collapsing a lung during heart surgery improve recovery?
NCT ID NCT02823054
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a special tube (EZ-Blocker) to collapse one lung during heart bypass surgery can reduce fluid buildup and the need for chest drains. The trial includes adults having planned coronary artery bypass surgery that uses the internal thoracic artery. The goal is to see if this technique leads to fewer breathing problems 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
- EZ-Blocker
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this technique could reduce breathing complications and the need for chest tubes after bypass surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The device may not reduce complications and could carry risks like airway injury or improper lung collapse.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 800504, France
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