Trimmed wire may lower lung collapse risk in nodule removal
NCT ID NCT07300072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at over 1,000 patients who had a lung nodule marked with a special trimmed wire before surgery. The goal was to see if this technique raised the risk of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) compared to using dye alone. Researchers found that the trimmed wire did not increase the risk, offering a safer option for guiding surgery.
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 study could help doctors choose safer methods for guiding lung nodule removal, reducing the chance of a collapsed lung.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can't prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Taichung, 402306, Taiwan
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