Ultrasound technique may reduce surgery complications

NCT ID NCT07258875

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Crete Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a special ultrasound technique called VExUS can help doctors manage fluids better during chest surgery. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of lung and kidney problems after surgery. About 230 adults having video-assisted lung surgery will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) protocol
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that using VExUS ultrasound to guide fluid management reduces the risk of lung and kidney complications after thoracic surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on measuring outcomes, not a treatment. The approach may not significantly improve patient outcomes or may be difficult to implement widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury VEXAS syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY FLUID MANAGEMENT POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS (PPCS) THORACIC SURGERY WITH ONE-LUNG VENTILATION VEXUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University General Hospital of Heraklion
RECRUITING

Heraklion, Crete, 71500, Greece

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