Clinical trials
Thoracic Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting thoracic surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 99 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07575763Recruiting
CT scan vs standard sizing for breathing tubes in chest surgery
This study compares two methods for choosing the right size breathing tube for lung surgery: one uses a CT scan beforehand, the other uses standard sizing. The goal is to see which method works better and causes fewer complications.
AmmanAges 18 years+ - NCT07016685Recruiting
ECMO outcomes after emergency chest surgery
This study looks at how well patients recover after needing a heart-lung bypass machine (VV-ECMO) during or right after emergency chest surgery. It aims to understand what affects their prognosis.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07044440Recruiting
Digital follow-up after chest surgery at home
This study uses a smartphone or computer app to check on your recovery after chest surgery. If you are discharged home, you can answer questions digitally instead of only going to the hospital for follow-up.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07063394Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–40 - 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+ - NCT07258875Recruiting
Using ultrasound to guide fluids during lung surgery
This study tests if using a special ultrasound exam (VExUS) to guide fluid management during lung surgery can help reduce complications like lung problems or kidney injury. It may help doctors give you just the right amount of fluids.
Heraklion, CreteAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05525923Recruiting
Personalized pain plan after chest surgery in adults
This trial tests a personalized (tailored) plan to manage pain after thoracic (chest) surgery. It may help improve comfort and recovery by matching pain treatment to your situation after surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - 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+ - NCT07646730Recruiting
Wearable Watch to Detect Complications After Lung Surgery
This study tests whether a wearable device (a smartwatch-like device) worn after lung or chest surgery can help doctors catch complications early by monitoring your heart rate, activity, and other vital signs. The goal is to catch problems sooner so you can get help faster.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06893848Recruiting
Culture Care program for mobility after chest or belly surgery
This study tests a program called 'Culture Care' that helps patients move more after chest or belly surgery. It aims to see if the program improves how much you walk and move during your hospital stay.
NeuchâtelAges 18 years+ - NCT06784037Enrolling by invitation
Best lung pressure during robotic lung surgery
This trial tests the best setting for air pressure in the lungs during robotic lung surgery without capnothorax. It aims to improve breathing and recovery after surgery.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04630496Recruiting
Walk Test Before Lung Surgery for Older Adults
This study is looking at a “walk and movement” challenge for older adults preparing for thoracic (chest) surgery. It may help the team understand mobility and support safer care before surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 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 - NCT07578545Recruiting
Pain management after minimally invasive chest surgery
This study tests whether combining a specific type of chest surgery (using small cameras) with numbing injections around nerves reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after surgery. Researchers want to see if this approach helps patients recover better with less opioid use.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06724718Recruiting
Using a smartwatch to detect atrial fibrillation after chest surgery
This trial tests whether a smartwatch can detect atrial fibrillation in people who have had major chest surgery (like lung removal) within the last 48 hours. If successful, this could help catch heart rhythm problems early without extra hospital equipment.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07228598Recruiting
Biofilm on chest drains after surgery
This study looks at a thin layer of bacteria (called biofilm) that can form on chest drains after surgery. Researchers want to learn if this biofilm causes infections and which antibiotics might work best—so they can improve care for patients like you.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07729319Recruiting
Heat and moisture during lung surgery: a study
This study looks at whether a special device that adds heat and moisture to the air you breathe during surgery can help people who have lung surgery through small incisions (VATS). If you are having planned lung surgery that requires one-lung ventilation, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07733128Recruiting
Pain relief with buprenorphine patch after lung surgery
This study tests a skin patch that releases buprenorphine, a pain medicine, to control pain after lung surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for other pain medicines.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT06865040Recruiting
Inhaled treatment before lung cancer surgery to prevent lung complications
This trial tests whether giving an inhaled medication before lung cancer surgery helps prevent breathing problems after the operation. It is for people whose lung function is lower than normal, which puts them at higher risk for complications after surgery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06493227Recruiting
Extended use of bleeding control drugs after heart surgery
This trial is for hospitals, not patients. Hospitals that do many open heart surgeries and whose doctors agree to use certain bleeding control drugs (fibrinolysis inhibitors) as per the study protocol can participate.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for thoracic surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 99 recruiting thoracic 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 thoracic 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 thoracic 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.
Related conditions
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.