Camera-Equipped breathing tube may make lung surgery safer
NCT ID NCT07644104
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a new visual bronchial blocker (with a tiny camera) to the standard blind method for placing a breathing tube during lung surgery. About 652 adults having lung, esophagus, or chest surgery will take part. The goal is to see if the camera-guided tool improves first-attempt success and reduces complications like low oxygen or sore throat.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 652 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old * ASA physical status I-III * Scheduled for elective thoracic surgery (pulmonary, esophageal, or mediastinal procedures) requiring one-lung ventilation and lung isolation * Able to understand and sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Anatomical abnormalities of the tracheobronchial tree, including anomalous right upper lobe bronchial origin, severe airway stenosis, or distortion * Planned bronchial sleeve resection or carinal surgery * Empyema, bronchopleural fistula, or severe pleural adhesions affecting bronchial anatomy * Previous thoracic surgery that altered bronchial anatomy * Severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction with a metabolic equivalent (MET) \< 4 * Severe psychiatric disorders or inability to cooperate with anesthesia procedures * Current participation in another interventional clinical trial * Contraindications to bronchial blocker placement (e.g., known allergy to materials used, high risk of airway trauma)
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310012, China
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