Clinical trials
Thoracic clinical trials
Below are recruiting thoracic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 316 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06455423Enrolling by invitation
ELDOA and adjustments for upper back pain and posture
This study tests whether adding a gentle stretching technique (ELDOA) to standard upper back adjustments can improve upper back pain, reduce hunching, and correct forward head posture. It is for adults with upper back discomfort and postural issues.
Islamabad, FederalAges 19–44 - NCT05521789RecruitingPhase 4
Erector spinae block for thoracic surgery pain relief
This trial tests a specific pain-block injection (called an erector spinae block) to help with pain during thoracic surgery that removes part of the lung. You might benefit from better pain control and possibly fewer pain medicines, depending on what the study finds.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–90 - NCT07668687Recruiting
Long-Term Study of Castor and Cratos Stents for Aortic Arch Repair
This study tracks how well two types of stents (Castor and Cratos) work for people who have had a repair of the main artery in the chest (the aortic arch). If you already received one of these stents during your procedure, the study will follow your recovery and any future aortic events.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07184463Recruiting
Pain reduction after lung surgery using different robot methods
This trial compares three ways to do robotic lung surgery to see which one causes less pain afterward. If you are having lung surgery, it may help your recovery be more comfortable.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06974643Recruiting
Numbing methods for awake chest surgery
This study compares two types of numbing medicine (epidural vs. paravertebral block) to see which works better for people who are awake during chest surgery. It may help find a more comfortable option for you.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07493473Recruiting
Comparing two injections for rib fracture pain
This trial tests two different numbing injections for people with broken ribs on one side of the chest. The goal is to find which injection works better to reduce pain without the need for a breathing machine.
Zagazig, Sharqia ProvinceAges 21–60 - NCT07273136Recruiting
Belly nerve block vs. epidural for pain after cancer surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after major abdominal cancer surgery: a numbing injection around the belly muscles (subcostal and lateral TAP block) versus an epidural (a thin tube placed in your back). The goal is to see which provides better pain relief.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT06959680Recruiting
Kinesiotaping for posture and balance in hyperkyphosis
This study tests whether kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape placed on the back) can improve posture and balance in people with an exaggerated upper back curve (hyperkyphosis). It may help you if you have poor posture or back pain and meet the age and curve requirements.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT06930183Recruiting
Awake vs. asleep for lung surgery recovery
This trial compares being awake with numbing medicine in your back (epidural) versus being fully asleep (general anesthesia) for lung surgery. It aims to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery with fewer complications.
CairoAges 18–75 - NCT03976154Recruiting
Testing a fixation method to reduce thoracic epidural movement
This trial studies whether a new way of securing a thoracic epidural line keeps it from shifting during surgery. You might benefit if your surgical care includes a thoracic epidural and you can safely receive this type of anesthesia.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07677540Recruiting
Nerve blocks before chest surgery to prevent long-term pain
This study is looking at two different types of nerve blocks—one called an erector spinae block and one called thoracic epidural—given before chest surgery to see if either can help prevent long-term pain after the operation.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT06984276Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in children having heart surgery
This study compares two different ultrasound-guided numbing injections (pectoral nerve block vs. transverse thoracic plane block) to see which provides better pain control for children aged 6 months to 7 years undergoing heart surgery through a chest incision with a heart-lung machine.
CairoAges 6 months–7 years - NCT00242723Recruiting
Looking at cell changes in lung, esophagus, and chest cancers
This study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from people with lung, esophageal, or other chest cancers to look at cell changes. It does not test a new treatment—instead, it aims to better understand these cancers through research.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT05557552Recruiting
Chemo and immunotherapy plus chest radiation for stage III lung cancer
This trial studies a treatment plan that combines chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation to the chest for people with unresectable stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help by delivering anti-cancer drugs while also shrinking tumors with targeted radiation, especially for people who are not able to have the standard “chemo and radiation at the same time.”
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06336213Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide antibiotics in aorta surgery
This trial checks if a blood test called presepsin can help doctors decide when to use antibiotics in patients having surgery on the chest's main artery (the thoracic aorta). It is for people with an aneurysm or tear in that artery.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18–75 - NCT06493877Recruiting
Respiratory rehab with eccentric treadmill exercise after chest surgery
This trial tests a special type of treadmill exercise that focuses on lengthening muscles while they're under tension (eccentric exercise) to help improve breathing after chest surgery. It may help reduce shortness of breath and speed up recovery.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06882967Recruiting
Aortic aneurysm stent trial for high-risk anatomy
This trial tests a new stenting approach for patients with large or fast-growing aneurysms in the lower part of the chest's main artery. It focuses on people whose aneurysm shape makes standard treatment tricky.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT06884852Recruiting
Preventing pain after mastectomy: nerve block vs. epidural
This study compares two methods to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery: a nerve block using ultrasound guidance or an epidural. The goal is to see which helps women feel less pain months after their mastectomy.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07015892RecruitingPhase 3
Higher radiation dose for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a higher dose of radiation therapy for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (cancer that hasn't spread beyond the chest). It aims to see if the higher dose works better than the standard dose at controlling the cancer.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 18 years+ - NCT07049913Recruiting
Gore TBE trial for descending thoracic aorta conditions in Japan
This trial tests a device called the GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE) for people with certain diseases in the descending part of the main artery in the chest. It's designed to treat conditions like aortic aneurysm, traumatic tears, or complex aortic dissections while keeping blood flow to a key artery in the left arm.
Osaka, SuitaAges Any age - NCT07100769Recruiting
Ultrasound guidance for epidural pain relief
This study tests if using real-time ultrasound to guide the placement of an epidural catheter improves accuracy and safety for people having major chest or belly surgery. The goal is to see if this technique reduces complications and helps ensure better pain control.
Ho Chi Minh City, Cho LonAges 16 years+ - NCT07367581Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for lung surgery pain
This study compares two types of numbing blocks to manage pain after lung cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll receive one of these blocks to see which provides better pain relief.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07610408Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods After Chest Surgery Nerve Block Wears Off
This study compares different intravenous (IV) pain medications given after a regional anesthetic nerve block stops working in patients having minimally invasive chest surgery. The goal is to find the most effective pain management strategy for recovery.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–80 - NCT05800743Enrolling by invitation
Stent grafts for high-risk ascending aorta problems
This study tests a new stent graft placed through the groin/back to treat problems in the ascending aorta (and sometimes the arch), usually when open-heart surgery is considered too risky. Doctors will check whether the device is safe and works well over time, including imaging and a long follow-up.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for thoracic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 316 recruiting thoracic 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 thoracic 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 thoracic 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.