Clinical trials
Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) clinical trials
Below are recruiting video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (vats) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07662733Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep and less pain after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if acupuncture given before and after surgery can help patients sleep better and have less chronic pain after a lung cancer operation. You may join if you are having a specific type of lung cancer surgery, are in good general health, and do not have severe sleep problems already.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07436806Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for pain after chest surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one better prevents long-term pain after video-assisted chest surgery. It may help find a way to reduce chronic pain after your procedure.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–75 - NCT07515027Recruiting
Acupuncture plus anti-nausea medication after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining acupuncture with a standard anti-nausea medication can better prevent nausea and vomiting after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. Many patients undergoing this surgery experience these side effects, especially when taking pain medication afterward.
ShanghaiAges 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (vats)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (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 video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (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 video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (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.
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.