Clinical trials
Thoracic clinical trials
Below are recruiting thoracic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 318 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05150145Recruiting
Radiation versus observation for liver spread of small cell lung cancer
This trial compares giving liver-directed radiation to watching closely without radiation. It is for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the liver, to see whether radiation helps control the disease.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–70 - NCT07465510Recruiting
Ultrasound vs. other methods for double-lumen tube placement
This study compares three ways to check if a breathing tube is in the right spot during lung surgery: using ultrasound, listening with a stethoscope, or looking with a tiny camera. It aims to find which method works best and is safest.
Izmir, İzmirAges 18–65 - NCT07425795RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), chemotherapy, and then radiation to the chest for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the cancer longer.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03734952Recruiting
Radiation after esophagus surgery for stage II–III cancer
This study looks at whether giving radiation after surgery (after chemo and radiation before surgery) can improve outcomes for people with squamous cell esophagus cancer in the chest. You may be considered if you are well enough for treatment and your cancer has not spread.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06373497RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Heart artery health after chest radiation using PET scan
This study looks at how radiation therapy to the chest affects the arteries in your heart. It uses a special PET scan (with a safe radioactive tracer) to check for early signs of inflammation or plaque buildup, which can help doctors find ways to protect your heart during cancer treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07315178Recruiting
Digital twin study for chronic aortic dissection
This study is creating a digital twin model to predict how chronic thoracic aortic dissection progresses. If you have a type A or type B aortic dissection, this study may help researchers better understand your condition without additional stress or invasive procedures.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06816862Recruiting
New surgical system for neck and upper back instability
This study tests a new surgical system called SYMPHONY OCT, designed to stabilize the neck and upper back. If you have instability from a fracture, failed fusion, or tumor, this trial may help find a better treatment option.
Dublin, LeinsterAges 18 years+ - NCT07658651Recruiting
Plug for type B aortic dissection repair
This trial tests a special plug (WeFlow-EndoSeal) placed into the false channel of a type B aortic dissection to help seal it. It is for people who are already getting a stent-graft and aims to improve the repair.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06879912Recruiting
Study of force feedback tools in robot-assisted surgery
This trial tests new force feedback instruments in the da Vinci 5 robot during surgery. It aims to see if they help surgeons perform procedures more precisely for conditions like cancer or other diseases.
Miami, FloridaAges 22 years+ - NCT07217457Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two methods for placing a chest-area epidural
This study compares two ways of placing a thoracic epidural (a thin tube that delivers pain medicine near your chest) during surgery: one uses a pressure wave in the needle, and the other uses live X-ray images. It will help see which method is more accurate and easier.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07208500Recruiting
Arm cuff treatment before surgery to protect lungs in older adults
This study tests if a simple, non-invasive treatment (briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on your arm) before surgery can reduce lung complications in older adults having non-heart, non-lung surgery. It may help protect your lungs during and after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 65 years+ - NCT07263919RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cadonilimab before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests adding cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Xi'anAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06996691Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for lung surgery pain
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one better controls pain after lung surgery. It may help find a better way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07050056RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus radiation before lung cancer surgery
This study tests whether giving a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab and chest radiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with early-stage, operable lung cancer. The goal is to find out if this approach helps shrink the tumor and makes surgery more effective.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT05651802Recruiting
Brain MRI follow-up with or without preventive scans in SCLC
This study tests whether adding a preventive brain procedure (PCI) to standard follow-up brain MRIs helps people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer stay disease-free longer. It compares “MRI only” versus “MRI plus PCI” after the cancer has fully responded to initial treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06777056Recruiting
AI for spotting lung bruises on chest X-rays after chest injury
This trial tests whether AI can help doctors find lung bruises (contusions) on chest X-rays, using high-resolution CT scans as the reference. If you came to the ER with a blunt chest injury and had both an X-ray and a CT scan within 48 hours, you may be able to help improve how we detect injuries.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06642142Recruiting
When numbness starts after a spine block for breast surgery
This study is testing how quickly numbness starts after a specific type of pain block (erector spinae plane block) given before breast surgery. It may help people who are having breast surgery and are healthy enough to receive this block.
Latina, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06680050RecruitingPhase 2
Study of radiation plus two drugs for advanced lung cancer after prior treatment
This trial tests whether adding two drugs, durvalumab and ceralasertib, after radiotherapy can help patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer has come back in the chest or spread to a few other spots after previous treatment with durvalumab. It aims to improve outcomes by boosting the immune system's ability to fight the cancer.
BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06516198Recruiting
Ear acupressure before lung surgery
This study tests whether ear acupressure can help people get stronger before major lung surgery. You'll wear small seeds on your ears and do exercise prehabilitation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT06334562Recruiting
Study of domestic sugammadex for reversing muscle relaxants after lung surgery
This study tests a domestic version of sugammadex sodium (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants) after lung surgery. It aims to see how well it works to help you wake up and recover from anesthesia.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 19–75 - NCT06197425RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemotherapy after surgery for colorectal cancer with positive ctDNA
This trial tests whether giving more chemotherapy can help people who still have cancer DNA in their blood after surgery and standard chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back.
DijonAges 18–80 - NCT07198152Recruiting
AI helping find adrenal nodules on chest CT scans
This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help find adrenal nodules (small growths on your adrenal glands) by looking at chest CT scans from routine physical exams. If you've had a recent chest CT, this could help detect these nodules without extra testing.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07647367Recruiting
Nerve blocks to reduce pain after breast cancer surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections given before breast removal surgery to help reduce pain and improve recovery. The goal is to see which method works better for comfort and quality of life after surgery.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for thoracic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 318 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.