Comparing anesthesia methods for early-stage lung cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain during surgery for small early-stage lung cancer to see which is better for patients. If you are having a small lung nodule removed, this trial may help find the safest and most comfortable anesthesia approach.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years old or younger.
- You have one or more lung nodules that are 3 cm or smaller, and all are in the same lung lobe — up to 3 nodules.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 25.
- You are in good overall health: able to walk about 350 meters, and your heart and lungs work well enough for surgery.
- You do not have severe lung conditions like fibrosis, severe emphysema, or uncontrolled asthma.
- Your planned surgery is expected to take 2.5 hours or less.
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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