Preventing lung collapse after esophagus surgery using MetaNeb
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the MetaNeb System, a breathing device, can help prevent early lung collapse (atelectasis) after surgery to remove esophageal cancer. If you are headed to the ICU right after your esophagectomy, this study may be for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 18 and 85.
- You have had surgery to remove your esophagus for cancer.
- You will be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) right after surgery.
- You do not have a breathing tube in place when you enter the ICU.
- Your doctor expects you to stay in the ICU for at least 24 hours.
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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