Breathing tube versus no tube for esophageal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether giving anesthesia without a breathing tube (non-intubated) is as safe and effective as using a breathing tube during minimally invasive esophageal cancer surgery. If you're having this surgery, this trial compares two ways to keep you comfortable and breathing during the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 75 years old.
- You must have esophageal cancer that is in the middle or lower part of your esophagus and has not spread far (stage I–III).
- You must be scheduled for a minimally invasive surgery to remove part of your esophagus (thoracoscopic esophagectomy).
- Your breathing (lung function) must be good enough, with a FEV1 of at least 50% of expected.
- You must be in generally good health, able to do everyday tasks without help.
- You cannot have had prior chest surgery or have a very high risk of inhaling food or liquid, and your BMI must be below 30.
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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