Tubeless surgery for chest tumor
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to remove a chest tumor without using a breathing tube or chest tube. If you have a small mediastinal tumor and are in good health, you might be able to have a less invasive surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old.
- You have a tumor in the middle of your chest (mediastinum) that is less than 6 cm (2.4 inches) across.
- Your general health is good enough for surgery (ASA grade I, II, or III).
- The tumor has not spread to nearby organs, lymph nodes, or other parts of the body.
- You do not have another active cancer.
- You have no serious heart problems like heart failure, uncontrolled chest pain, or recent heart attack.
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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