Could a brief nerve squeeze improve lung surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07259031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether briefly pressing on the phrenic nerve during lung surgery could help reduce complications like air leaks. Researchers compared 55 patients who had this temporary nerve compression with those who did not. They measured diaphragm activity, lung function, and recovery times to see if the technique is safe and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a way to reduce complications like prolonged air leaks after lung surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve compression is temporary but could still cause unexpected side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Konya City Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery
Konya, Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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