Surgical tools and coughing after lung surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two types of surgical tools used during minimally invasive lung surgery to see which one causes less coughing afterward. You would have a small lung nodule removed and help researchers understand how to reduce post-surgery coughing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Scheduled for minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS) to remove part of your right lung between 2025–2026
- Your lung nodule is 2 cm or smaller with no spread to lymph nodes or other parts of your body
- Overall health status rated ASA I, II, or III (your doctor can tell you your ASA grade)
- No recent respiratory infection (within past 4 weeks) or chronic lung/throat conditions
- Not currently taking ACE inhibitor blood pressure medications
- No history of previous lung surgery and no severe heart 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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