Acupuncture to help lung recovery after lung surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if adding acupuncture to standard care helps your lungs recover faster after a wedge resection (removal of a small lung nodule). It may improve breathing and reduce recovery time.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have one lung nodule that needs to be removed by a small surgery called wedge resection.
- You have not had lung surgery before.
- You do not have asthma or a history of tuberculosis in your lungs.
- You have not had a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) before this surgery.
- You do not have other serious health problems like severe heart, kidney, or liver disease.
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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