Awake vs. asleep for lung surgery recovery
This trial compares being awake with numbing medicine in your back (epidural) versus being fully asleep (general anesthesia) for lung surgery. It aims to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are having a thoracotomy (a chest surgery to access your lungs).
- Your overall health is classified as ASA II or III (meaning you have mild to severe but stable disease).
- You do not have bleeding disorders, allergies to numbing medicines, or infections near the injection site.
- Your heart is strong enough (ejection fraction at least 50%) and your lungs work well.
- You are not severely obese (BMI 30 or less) and you can cooperate with the doctors.
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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