Clinical trials
VATS clinical trials
Below are recruiting vats clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 46 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07065604Recruiting
Tubeless surgery for chest tumor
This trial tests a new way to remove a chest tumor without using a breathing tube or chest tube. If you have a small mediastinal tumor and are in good health, you might be able to have a less invasive surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT03786003Recruiting
Compare two lung surgery approaches for stage I lung cancer
This trial studies whether a minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS) works as well as the more open approach (thoracotomy) for certain early-stage lung cancers. It may help patients and surgeons choose the best operation method for tumors that can be fully removed.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06029621Recruiting
Robot vs camera surgery for thymoma
This study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery for thymoma: one using a robotic system and the other using a tiny camera (VATS). Both aim to remove the tumor with smaller cuts and faster recovery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07440199Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for lung surgery without a breathing tube
This study compares two different pain-blocking techniques for a specific type of lung surgery. It aims to see which one provides better pain relief for patients who are awake during the procedure.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07232940Recruiting
ESP vs SPSIP block for pain after lung surgery
This trial compares two different nerve block techniques (ESP and SPSIP blocks) to see which provides better pain relief after VATS (a minimally invasive lung surgery). If you qualify, you would receive one of the blocks before your surgery to help manage pain afterward.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–65 - NCT07095205RecruitingPhase 4
Nicotine's effect on depression in brain imaging study
This trial uses a special brain scan to see how nicotine might help treat depression. It compares people with depression to healthy volunteers to understand how nicotine affects brain chemistry related to mood.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06838039Recruiting
A second nerve block for less pain after lung surgery
This study tests whether adding a second nerve block (serratus anterior block) within 24 hours after a lung surgery (VATS) can reduce pain better than the standard nerve block alone. It aims to help patients control pain with fewer strong painkillers.
HebronAges 18–70 - NCT04095676Recruiting
Surgery vs drainage for infected fluid around the lung
This trial compares two ways to treat pleural empyema, which is infected fluid and pus around the lung. It looks at whether a minimally invasive surgery (VATS) works better than drainage in helping people recover.
Aarhus, AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05172739RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia during lung surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests whether an opioid-free pain/anesthesia plan during elective lung surgery can reduce surgical “stress” on the body and affect the immune system. You may be eligible if you have early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and are scheduled for a specific type of surgery (VATS lobectomy).
Heraklion, CreteAges 18–80 - NCT04223466Recruiting
Surgery to remove the thymus using two different approaches
This trial compares two ways of surgically removing the thymus: a camera-assisted approach through the chest versus an approach through an opening under the breastbone. It may help people with thymus tumors or certain types of myasthenia gravis when medicines alone have not worked well.
Jinan, ShandongAges 20–80 - NCT07868484Recruiting
Pain relief after chest surgery: comparing two numbing injections
This study tests two different numbing injections given before chest surgery to see which one controls pain better and improves recovery. It may help reduce discomfort after the procedure.
Denpasar, BaliAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07706504Recruiting
Comparing two muscle relaxation monitors for long surgeries
This study compares two different monitors that measure how deeply your muscles are relaxed during long surgeries (over 3 hours) like laparoscopic, robotic, or chest surgeries. The monitors help the anesthesia team keep you safe and comfortable.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07655336Recruiting
Nerve block comparisons for lung-sparing chest surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to manage pain during and after a type of lung surgery that removes only part of the lung. It aims to find which block provides better pain relief and recovery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–75 - NCT07646288Recruiting
Visual Feedback Breathing Training After Lung Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether using visual feedback (like watching a screen) during breathing exercises helps lung cancer patients recover better after surgery to remove part of a lung. The goal is to see if this type of guided breathing practice improves how well your lungs work after the operation.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06626243Recruiting
Comparing surgery types for lung cancer after pre-surgery therapy
This trial compares different surgical methods (robotic, VATS, or open surgery) used to remove lung cancer after patients have had chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy before their operation. It looks at results from five specialized hospitals to help understand which approach may work best.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03596424Recruiting
Testing ketamine and dexmedetomidine during lung surgery
This trial studies whether the anesthesia medicines ketamine and dexmedetomidine can improve care during elective lung (video-assisted) surgery. It may help with comfort during and after the operation, depending on how these medicines affect pain and recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–80 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06367218Recruiting
Opioid-free anesthesia with spontaneous breathing for VATS lung nodule surgery
This trial tests a way to do VATS lung nodule surgery without using strong painkillers (opioids) and while you keep breathing on your own. It may help you recover faster with fewer side effects.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06426706Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain After VATS Lung Surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (TPVB and SPSIPB) to see which is better at controlling pain after keyhole lung surgery. If you are having VATS, the trial may help you have less pain and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for vats?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 46 recruiting vats 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 vats 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 vats 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.