Could ultrasound make lung surgery recovery less painful?

NCT ID NCT06457763

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

Summary

This study tested whether using ultrasound to select the right breathing tube for one-lung ventilation could reduce complications like sore throat and coughing after surgery. 74 adults having lung surgery were randomly assigned to either ultrasound guidance or the standard method. The goal was to see if ultrasound leads to fewer post-operative throat problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ultrasound guidance

What this could lead to

If successful, using ultrasound could make tube placement more accurate and reduce post-operative throat pain and coughing for patients undergoing lung surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 74 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Ultrasound may not always be better than the traditional method.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara University

    Istanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)