Clinical trials
Thoracoscopic Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting thoracoscopic surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 44 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07362797Recruiting
Video-guided placement of breathing tube for chest surgery
This trial compares two ways of placing a breathing tube for lung surgery. It tests whether using a video to guide the tube placement works better than the standard method. If you are having keyhole chest surgery that needs one lung collapsed, this study may help improve your care.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07028593RecruitingPhase 4
Ciprofol for heart protection during lung surgery
This trial tests if a new sedative drug, Ciprofol, can reduce heart damage after non-cardiac surgery compared to standard care. It is for people aged 45–80 having planned lung surgery (like lobe removal or wedge resection) who will stay in the hospital for at least 3 days after the procedure.
WuhanAges 40–80 - NCT07011069Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for lung surgery recovery
This trial tests two nerve-block methods to see which provides better pain control after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). If you qualify, you would receive one of the blocks to help reduce pain and possibly speed recovery.
Bursa, NiluferAges 18–80 - NCT07626489Recruiting
Numbing injection to reduce pain after lung surgery
This trial tests whether injecting a numbing medication (ropivacaine) mixed with a steroid (Diprospan) into the surgical area before chest surgery can reduce pain after the procedure. If it works, patients may need fewer pain pills and feel more comfortable during recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - 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 - NCT07432711Recruiting
Liposomal bupivacaine for pain after lung surgery
This trial tests if a long-acting numbing medicine called liposomal bupivacaine can reduce pain after video-assisted lung surgery. It aims to help patients feel better after the procedure with less need for other painkillers.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07441902Recruiting
Numbing medicine for lung surgery pain relief
This trial tests whether a numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) injected near the ribs can reduce pain after lung surgery. If you qualify, you may experience less pain and need fewer painkillers after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07535697Recruiting
Pain relief methods after lung surgery: two approaches compared
This study compares two ways to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers test whether numbing the chest wall with ultrasound guidance works as well as numbing nerves seen during surgery to help you recover more comfortably.
Offenbach, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT07446959Recruiting
Smallest effective dose of bupivacaine for chest surgery pain block
This trial tests the smallest amount of bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) needed to control pain after keyhole chest surgery. You will receive a nerve block before surgery, and the goal is to find the best dose with fewer side effects.
BursaAges 18 years+ - NCT06848881Recruiting
Freezing vs surgery for lung spots
This trial compares two treatments for slow-growing lung spots (GGNs): freezing the spot (cryoablation) versus removing it with surgery. It's for people whose spots are small, not yet widespread, and who are able to have either procedure.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06848751Recruiting
Tubeless lung surgery for patients with weak lungs
This trial tests whether a tubeless surgery technique (no breathing tube during or after surgery) is safe and effective for people whose lungs are not working well. If you need lung surgery and have trouble breathing, this approach might help you avoid a breathing tube and a stay in the ICU.
Jinan, ShandongAges 14–85 - NCT06710405RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine for pain relief after children's chest surgery
This trial tests whether giving lidocaine during surgery can reduce pain and speed up recovery in children under 7 having chest surgery with a camera. If it works, it could mean less pain and a faster return to normal after the operation.
SeoulAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07541521Recruiting
Robot-Assisted Lung Surgery After Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
This trial tests whether combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy before robot-assisted lung surgery improves outcomes for patients with stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery and then remove it completely using minimally invasive robotic techniques.
Fuzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT06302985Recruiting
Inhaled dye for lung malformations in children
This trial tests a new way to use a dye called ICG (indocyanine green) that is inhaled like a mist. It may help doctors see and treat congenital lung malformations in children more clearly.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 3 months–14 years - NCT06531928Recruiting
Chest tube removal and anxiety after lung surgery
This study looks at whether the way a chest tube is removed after lung surgery affects how anxious patients feel. If you had keyhole lung surgery with one chest tube, this trial may help understand your experience.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT07432607Recruiting
High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Face Mask for Heart Surgery
This trial compares two ways of giving oxygen during a heart surgery that uses small chest cuts. One method is a face mask, the other is a high-flow nasal tube. The study will see which keeps your oxygen levels better while you are awake but relaxed.
Istanbul, KARTALAges 18–75 - NCT06790914Recruiting
Testing a method to reduce pain after lung cancer surgery
This study looks at whether a special care during surgery can reduce extra sensitivity to pain (called hyperalgesia) after a keyhole lung cancer operation. It aims to find better ways to make recovery less painful.
Fujian, FuzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07213375RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
High-dose steroid to reduce pain after lung surgery
This trial tests if a high dose of dexamethasone (a steroid) can lower pain after keyhole lung surgery. If you are having planned keyhole lung surgery for a lobe or segment, you may be eligible.
Copenhagen, CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06545409Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief in robotic thymus surgery
This trial tests a nerve block to reduce pain after robotic thymus surgery. It may help patients with thymus growths or cysts have less pain and use fewer painkillers after their operation.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06835426Recruiting
Imaging removed tissue during cancer surgery
This study tests a high-resolution PET-CT scanner that takes pictures of tissue removed during surgery to help doctors see if all the cancer has been removed. You might qualify if you are having surgery for a range of cancers including breast, prostate, thyroid, skin, gastrointestinal, or brain tumors.
Ghent, Oost VlaanderenAges 18 years+ - NCT06759818Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation for heart protection after lung surgery in older adults
This trial tests if a gentle ear stimulation device can protect the heart after lung surgery in patients aged 60 and older. It is for those having a planned lung procedure (lobectomy, segmentectomy, or wedge resection) through small chest incisions.
Jiaxing, ZhejiangAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for thoracoscopic surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 44 recruiting thoracoscopic 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 thoracoscopic 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 thoracoscopic 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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