Clinical trials
Lung Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 159 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06286150Recruiting
Testing a new single-port robot for lung surgery
This trial studies a new surgical robot that uses only one small opening in the chest to remove a lung segment or lobe. It aims to see if the robot is safe and effective for patients who need this type of surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06810375RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Blocks for Pain After Video-Assisted Lung Surgery
This trial tests two different numbing shots (nerve blocks) to see which one works better for pain after video-assisted lung surgery. One block is placed near the spine, and the other is between the ribs. The goal is to find the best way to keep you comfortable after surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–90 - NCT06861387Recruiting
Cryo nerve block for lung surgery pain
This trial tests a freezing technique to numb nerves around the lungs during minimally invasive lung surgery. It may help reduce pain after surgery, so you need less pain medication.
Nieuwegein, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06772025Recruiting
Understanding kidney injury after heart surgery with heart-lung machine
This study looks at why some people develop kidney damage after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. It aims to help doctors better predict and prevent this complication.
Bad Oeynhausen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195084Recruiting
Proton therapy for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests a new type of proton radiation for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if it's safe and works well, with less damage to healthy tissue.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06354959Recruiting
Prehab program before lung or esophageal cancer surgery
This program helps you get stronger and healthier before your lung or esophageal cancer surgery. It's called 'prehab' and aims to improve your recovery after the operation.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05581745Recruiting
Testing a lung transplant approach for certain blood type O patients
This study looks at lung transplants for people getting their first transplant who are blood type O and have low levels of antibodies that may react to donor tissue. It may help doctors choose the safest donor-recipient match for these patients.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07754812RecruitingPhase 4
Oral paclitaxel with immunotherapy and SBRT before surgery for older adults with lung cancer
This trial tests a new way to treat non-small cell lung cancer in people aged 70 or older. You will receive oral chemotherapy (paclitaxel) with immunotherapy and focused radiation (SBRT) before surgery, hoping to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 70 years+ - NCT07588737Recruiting
AI-Guided Recovery Support After Lung Cancer Surgery
This study uses artificial intelligence and a smartphone app to help monitor your recovery after lung cancer surgery. The goal is to track your symptoms and provide personalized guidance to support your healing and overall well-being.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07515027Recruiting
Acupuncture plus anti-nausea medication after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining acupuncture with a standard anti-nausea medication can better prevent nausea and vomiting after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. Many patients undergoing this surgery experience these side effects, especially when taking pain medication afterward.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06178510Recruiting
Breathing support after heart surgery
This trial tests a new way to help patients breathe after heart surgery. It compares standard breathing support with a new device that might help you recover faster in the ICU.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–120 - NCT07211529Recruiting
Nerve block during chest surgery to reduce complications
This trial tests whether a numbing injection near the spine (paravertebral block) given during keyhole chest surgery can lower the risk of problems after surgery. It might help patients recover more comfortably.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT04783168Recruiting
Using a step-tracking device to improve recovery after lung surgery
This study tests whether tracking daily steps with a wearable and app can help people recover better after lung surgery (especially a lobectomy). You may be asked to wear a device and follow a recovery plan while your activity is monitored.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07343375Enrolling by invitation
Exercise training before lung surgery for COPD
This trial tests if high-intensity interval training before lung volume reduction surgery can improve lung function in people with COPD. It may help you get stronger for surgery and recover better afterward.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT07392086Recruiting
Comparing two types of ventilation during one-lung surgery
This trial compares two ways of helping you breathe during chest surgery: flow-controlled ventilation and volume-controlled ventilation. The goal is to see which method works better for oxygen and lung protection while one lung is temporarily deflated.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–80 - NCT05470686Recruiting
Heart surgery patients: link oxygen levels to lung ultrasound
This study checks how well a lung ultrasound score matches oxygen levels after heart surgery. It may help clinicians monitor breathing problems using ultrasound and guide non-drug breathing and therapy care.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT06038227Recruiting
Robotic vs. VATS surgery for early lung cancer
This study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—robotic-assisted (da Vinci) and VATS—for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see which approach might work better and help patients recover faster.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07373899Enrolling by invitation
Surgery after immunotherapy to shrink lung cancer
This study looks at whether doing surgery after immunotherapy (with or without chemo) can be less invasive than originally planned. If your lung cancer shrunk enough after treatment that you might need a smaller surgery than first thought, this trial could help find the best approach.
Beijing, ChaoyangAges Any age - NCT07063602Recruiting
Comparing nerve block methods for pain after lung surgery
This study compares two ways of giving a paravertebral nerve block (an injection near the spine to numb the chest) to control pain after a type of lung surgery called VATS. It aims to find the best approach for reducing pain and the need for stronger pain medicines.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07731958Recruiting
One vs both lungs surgery for emphysema
This trial compares removing damaged parts of one lung versus both lungs to help people with severe COPD breathe better. It looks at which approach gives better results with fewer risks.
CopenhagenAges 18–75 - NCT07325812Recruiting
Lung opening maneuvers during spine surgery
This study tests whether periodic lung opening maneuvers during back surgery can reduce lung collapse and improve breathing mechanics. Doctors will use ultrasound to monitor your lungs.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07044089Recruiting
Lung protection during heart bypass surgery
This trial tests a lung-friendly breathing method during coronary artery bypass surgery, using a personalized ventilator setting to protect your lungs. It may help reduce lung complications after surgery.
Kocaeli, izmitAges 18–70 - NCT07100860Recruiting
Lung surgery study: how breathing tube time affects recovery
This study checks if the length of time one lung is ventilated (breathing for you) during chest surgery affects your risk of lung complications after surgery. It may help doctors plan safer surgeries.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–85 - NCT06256237RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and JS004) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find better ways to treat this cancer before surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 159 recruiting lung surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a lung surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a lung surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.