Breathing on your own during lung transplant surgery for older adults
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether older patients can have lung transplant surgery while still breathing on their own, instead of using a breathing tube. It aims to improve recovery after the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 70 years of age or older.
- You are on the lung transplant waiting list.
- You are not currently on a breathing machine or heart-lung bypass.
- Your heart, kidneys, and liver are working well enough (heart function at least 40%, kidneys at least 40% function).
- You do not have an active infection, tuberculosis, or uncontrolled HIV.
- You have someone to help care for you after the 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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