A patch to prevent air leaks after lung surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at a special patch called TissuePatch SF that doctors place over the lung after surgery to help stop air leaks. If you are having keyhole lung surgery, the patch might help you heal faster and avoid complications.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 79 years old
- Be scheduled for non-emergency keyhole (video-assisted) lung surgery
- Be willing to follow study procedures and sign a consent form
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and use birth control for 6 months after surgery if you could become pregnant
- Not have severe heart, lung, kidney, blood, or liver disease
- Not have had a whole lung removed before, not have a bronchial fistula, and not have an active infection near the surgery site
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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