Tubeless lung surgery for patients with weak lungs
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have weak lung function and your doctors think you might need a breathing tube after surgery.
- You need a minimally invasive lung surgery for lung cancer, a nodule, a benign tumor, a collapsed lung (pneumothorax), or to reduce lung volume.
- You are mentally clear and able to follow instructions for tests, exercises, and rehab before and after surgery.
- You agree to take part in this study and understand what it involves.
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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