New sealant could cut chest tube time for lung cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07479277

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether applying a surgical sealant (Progel Platinum) to staple lines during lung cancer surgery can reduce the time patients need a chest tube. About 160 adults having minimally invasive lung lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer will be randomly assigned to get the sealant plus staples or staples alone. The main goal is to see if the sealant shortens chest tube duration and hospital stay.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Progel Platinum surgical sealant

What this could lead to

If it works, this could mean fewer days with a chest tube and a shorter hospital stay after lung cancer surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The sealant may not significantly reduce drainage time, and there is a risk of allergic reaction or other complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Pisana

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    Pisa, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

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    Florence, Italy

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  • Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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    Milan, Italy

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  • Irccs Ismett

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    Palermo, Italy

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  • Ospedale centrale di Bolzano, Chirurgia Toracica e Vascolare

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    Bolzano, Italy

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  • Unità di Chirurgia Toracica Oncologica

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    Candiolo, Torino, 10060, Italy

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