Lung surgery without a breathing tube
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two types of lung surgery for people with lung nodules or lung cancer: one with a breathing tube (standard) and one without (non-intubated). The goal is to see if the non-intubated approach is safer and helps you recover faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a lung nodule or lung cancer that needs surgery to remove part or all of a lobe.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your doctor says you are healthy enough to have surgery without a breathing tube.
- You have not had surgery or radiation on the same side of your chest before.
- You do not have severe heart or lung disease, active infection, or other major health problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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