Clinical trials
Lung Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 168 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02889666RecruitingPhase 1
Chemo plus surgery for recurrent lung cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests whether giving chemotherapy along with surgery is safe and tolerable for people with recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. It may help guide future treatment for cancer that has returned, especially if it has not spread to distant sites.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT07745881Recruiting
Pain relief after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a nerve block that may reduce pain after surgery for lung cancer. It's a technique that numbs a specific area in the back to help you feel more comfortable during recovery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07337993Recruiting
Fungal chest infection: washing the chest cavity
This study tests a chest-washing procedure (lavage) for people with a fungal infection in the space between the lung and chest wall. It aims to see if this extra step helps clear the infection before or instead of surgery.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges Any age - NCT07264647RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has a PD-L1 level of 1% or higher. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Rome, Roma (RM)Ages 18–99 - NCT07126509Recruiting
Surgery for pleural mesothelioma that cannot be fully removed
This trial tests if a partial surgery called pleurectomy can help people with a specific type of mesothelioma that cannot be fully removed. You must have already completed at least 6 weeks of chemotherapy or immunotherapy without the cancer growing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06631872Recruiting
Surgery school prehabilitation via telehealth for lung or abdominal cancer
This trial tests a telehealth program to help you get ready (prehab) before lung or major abdominal cancer surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and might be easier than attending in person.
New Lambton Heights, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07193719RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized breathing support for kids after heart surgery
This study tests a personalized breathing technique to improve lung function and heart performance in children who have had heart surgery or are on ECMO. The goal is to find the best way to open up the lungs safely.
BerlinAges birth–18 years - NCT06878274RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation after chemo-immunotherapy and surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial is testing whether giving radiation therapy after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back in people who have already had chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. It is for patients whose cancer had spread to chest lymph nodes and who still have some cancer left in those nodes after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05600569Recruiting
Thoracic surgery registry study in Spain
This is a registry (a secure log) that collects information about patients who undergo thoracic (chest) surgery. It helps researchers understand what surgeries are being done and may improve planning and care over time.
ZaragozaAges Any age - NCT07603921Recruiting
Local Pain Relief Injection During Lung Surgery
This study tests whether injecting a numbing medicine and anti-inflammatory steroid around the surgical area before lung surgery reduces pain after the procedure. If it works, it could help patients recover more comfortably after thoracoscopic lung surgery (minimally invasive lung surgery using small cameras).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT06638645Recruiting
Hospital stay after keyhole lung surgery
This study looks at how long people stay in the hospital after keyhole surgery to remove a part of the lung. It aims to find out what affects recovery time.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT07235280RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing dapagliflozin before surgery for early stage lung cancer
This trial tests the safety of dapagliflozin (a diabetes drug) taken before surgery for stage IA lung adenocarcinoma. It may help understand if this drug can slow tumor growth while waiting for surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT05481723RecruitingPhase 3
Lung ultrasound to guide fluid and blood pressure during surgery
This Phase 3 study tests whether using a lung ultrasound scan during surgery can better guide blood pressure and fluid needs. It may help stabilize patients during long operations and reduce complications related to poor circulation or fluid balance.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT03623958Recruiting
Image-guided minimally invasive lung surgery versus standard surgery
This study compares an image-guided version of a minimally invasive lung surgery to the standard approach for removing small lung nodules. It may help doctors improve planning and targeting of the nodule during surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07293247RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if targeted radiation after surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who still have cancer in their lymph nodes after chemotherapy. Participants will have had surgery and chemotherapy before starting radiation.
Jonesboro, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07670494Recruiting
Comparing breathing machine settings during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery
This study compares different ways of using a breathing machine during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. It looks at how much pressure is put on the lungs to find the safest and most effective method for people having this type of surgery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07191002Recruiting
Choosing the right double-lumen tube size for lung surgery
This trial tests different formulas to predict the correct size of a double-lumen breathing tube used during lung surgery. It aims to make anesthesia safer and more effective for patients.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07125573Enrolling by invitation
Esketamine and dexmedetomidine for recovery after lung surgery
This trial tests if adding two medicines (esketamine and dexmedetomidine) during your thoracoscopic (keyhole) lung surgery helps you recover better and feel less discomfort afterward.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–65 - NCT07073365RecruitingPhase 2
Adding local therapy after osimertinib plus chemo for EGFR lung cancer
This trial tests whether directly treating the remaining lung tumor with surgery or radiation, after initial chemo and osimertinib, can improve outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
BusanAges 20 years+ - NCT06770179Enrolling by invitation
Lung breathing maneuver for kids during surgery
This study tests a special breathing maneuver (ultrasound-guided lung recruitment) during surgery to see if it helps prevent small areas of lung collapse in children. It may help kids with longer surgeries keep their lungs open and working better afterward.
IstanbulAges 1–14 - NCT05227547Recruiting
Study of lung cell changes in smokers and lung disease
This study looks at specific lung cells (called alveolar cells) to understand how smoking and chronic lung disease may change them. You may be invited if you are having lung surgery and can safely take part.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT06359106RecruitingPhase 4
Oxygen levels and lung health in older surgical patients
This trial tests whether a lower or higher oxygen concentration during surgery can help protect lung function in older adults. It focuses on people 65 and older having laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 65 years+ - NCT06057766Recruiting
Physical activity coaching after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a coaching program to help you become more physically active after surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It may help you recover and improve your well-being.
Genk, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07034326RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Acupuncture plus immunotherapy after lung cancer surgery
This trial explores whether adding electroacupuncture (a gentle needle treatment with mild electric pulses) to standard immunotherapy after lung cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back. It is designed for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who have already had chemotherapy.
TianjinAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 168 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.