How tying off a chest duct affects weight loss after lung surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if tying off the thoracic duct during minimally invasive lung cancer surgery can help obese patients lose weight after the operation. It looks for a safe way to reduce weight while treating early-stage lung cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have early-stage lung cancer (stage IA1 to IB).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 28 or higher.
- You are scheduled for right-sided lung cancer surgery using a minimally invasive method called VATS.
- You do not need extra cancer treatment (like chemo or radiation) after surgery.
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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