Awake versus asleep surgery for small lung nodules
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving anesthesia for removing small lung nodules. One uses a breathing tube (intubated), and the other does not (non-intubated). The goal is to see if avoiding the breathing tube leads to a faster recovery and fewer side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a small lung nodule (2 cm or less) that is near the surface of the lung and are scheduled for surgery to remove it.
- You are in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II).
- Your lung function is adequate (FEV1 at least 60% of expected).
- Your blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels are normal when breathing room air.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 28.
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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