Could a tubeless anesthesia technique protect the brain during lung surgery?

NCT ID NCT07721038

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at two ways to give anesthesia for chest surgery: one where patients breathe on their own without a breathing tube, and another using a standard double-lumen tube. Researchers want to see how each method affects sleep, pain, and thinking skills after surgery. By tracking 400 adults, they hope to build a safety system that supports brain recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
two anesthesia techniques: tubeless with preserved spontaneous breathing versus double-lumen endotracheal intubation
What this could lead to
If one technique proves better for brain health, it could guide safer anesthesia choices for thoracic surgery patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may show correlation, not causation. Individual patient factors could also influence outcomes.

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  • the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China

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