No tube, better recovery? new study tests Chest-Tube-Free lung surgery

NCT ID NCT07395349

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at whether leaving out the chest tube after keyhole lung surgery helps patients recover faster and feel less pain. About 300 adults having surgery for lung nodules will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard chest tube, one suction, or two suctions without a tube. The main goal is to see if the no-tube approach is safe and reduces the need for further procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of GZMU

    Guangzhou, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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