Clinical trials: Thoracic Surgery, open to volunteers
Urinary Retention
Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Surgery
Inability to urinate a common complication that happens to many patients after a surgery, especially in men over 60 years of age who undergo surgery on their chest.
- Trial name
- POUR (NCT03609580)
- Testing
- Tamsulosin - 1 week, Tamsulosin - 3 days
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Lung Carcinoma
Telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching or Self Monitored Physical Activity to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer and Their Caregivers
This clinical trial compares telephone-based physical activity coaching to self monitored physical activity for improving physical function in older adults who are undergoing surgery for lung cancer and their caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT06196008
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Exercise Intervention, Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 382 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
ELobectomy for NSCLC by VATS Versus Thoracotomy (ECTOP-1007)
This study is one of Eastern Cooperative Thoracic Oncology Projects (ECTOP-1007). The goal of this study is to determine video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is non-inferior to thoracotomy in terms of disease-free survival for…
- Trial name
- NCT03786003
- Testing
- VATS, Thoracotomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,086 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Comparative Effectiveness Research, Regional Block
Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block in Thoracic Spine Surgeries
Spinal surgeries coincide with high level of pain due to extensive dissection and muscle retraction so inadequate pain control delays patient recovery, rehabilitation and also is an important source of patient dissatisfaction…
- Trial name
- NCT07646184
- Testing
- Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block, Erector spinae block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Thoracic Neoplasms
The Effects of a Family-Centered Tai Chi Exercise on Lung Function and Mental Health of Patients After Thoracoscopic Surgery
To explore the effect of a family-centered, eight-week, progressive sit-to-stand Tai Chi exercise on lung function and mental health in patients after thoracoscopic surgery_
- Trial name
- NCT06104774
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Pain After Surgery
RISS Versus Lower Thoracic ESP Block for Analgesia After Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided Romboid Intercostal and Subserratus (RISS) block versus lower thoracic Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block after laparoscopic abdominal…
- Trial name
- NCT07593300
- Testing
- Group A (n=35): Ultrasound-guided RISS block (RISS):, Group B (n=35): Ultrasound-guided lower thoracic ESP block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Misr University for Science and Technology
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine, Influenza Vaccines
Preoperative Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination to Prevent Postoperative Pulmonary Infection in Patients Undergoing Lung Resection for Pulmonary Nodules or Lung Cancer
Postoperative pneumonia (POP) affects 4%-24% of lung cancer surgery patients, increasing mortality, stay, costs and worsening prognosis, especially in older patients.
- Conditions
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine, Influenza Vaccines, Preoperative, Lung Resection Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07885540
- Testing
- 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, Quadrivalent split-virion influenza vaccine
- Volunteers
- 1,278 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Thoracic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery Patients
Influence of the Culture Care Program on Patient Mobility After Thoracic or Abdominal Surgery: a Mixed-methods Study
A sedentary behavior in the postoperative phase has a negative impact on recovery from various types of surgery (e.g. abdominal, pulmonary, cardiac or esophageal).
- Conditions
- Thoracic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery Patients, Hospital Mobility, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- CULTURECARE (NCT06893848)
- Testing
- Culture Care program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole ARC Sante
Liver Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
Pre- and Post-operative TEG Indices in Patients With or Without Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Surgical Resection
The investigators hypothesize that abnormalities in thromboelastography (TEG) parameters in patients with liver, pancreas, biliary, esophageal, colorectal, and lung adenocarcinoma can serve as biomarkers for oncologic disease…
- Conditions
- Liver Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- TEG (NCT05517811)
- Testing
- TEG indices
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, Thoracic Surgery
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Versus Incentive Spirometry After Thoracic Surgery
This randomized controlled pilot study will compare intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) with incentive spirometry (IS) in adult patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07867548
- Testing
- Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, Incentive Spirometry
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use
Analgesic Efficacy of Intravenous Ketamine as a Continuous Infusion vs PCA in the Management of Acute Postoperative Pain in Major Orthopedic Surgery.
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether treating pain after surgery with ketamine is more effective when administered intravenously as a continuous infusion or through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use, Major Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06774274
- Testing
- Ketamine infusion, PCA Ketamine
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Neuromuscular Blockade
Comparison of Two Quantitative EMG Monitors for Deep Neuromuscular Block in Laparoscopic/Robotic and VATS Surgery
The main objective of the study is to compare the frequency of intraoperative spontaneous diaphragmatic movements and breath-initiation efforts in participants undergoing robotic and/or thoracic surgery under deep neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT07706504
- Testing
- TetraGraph (Senzime)-Guided Neuromuscular Monitoring (Dominant Hand), TwitchView (Blink)-Guided Neuromuscular Monitoring (Dominant Hand)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Rib; Fracture
RibFix Blu Thoracic Fixation System Versus Non-surgical Treatment in Non-flail Chest Rib Fractures
This is a prospective, multi-center, observational, cohort study involving skilled cardiothoracic surgeons who are experienced in implanting the treatment of non-flail chest rib fractures and the use of RibFix Blu Thoracic…
- Trial name
- NCT05146986
- Testing
- Non surgical and Surgical
- Where
- 5 sites in Australia, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Video Laryngoscope, Double Lumen Tube Intubation
C-MAC Blade D Video Vs Macintosh Laryngoscope for Double Lumen Tube Insertion
The goal of this clinical trial is to know which type of laryngoscope is better for Double Lumen Tube (DLT) insertion, in participants undergoing elective thoracic surgeries.
- Conditions
- Video Laryngoscope, Double Lumen Tube Intubation, Elective Thoracic Surgery
- Trial name
- DLT (NCT06759038)
- Testing
- C-MAC blade D video laryngoscope, Macintosh Laryngoscope
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institue of Trauma
Neuromuscular Blockade
The Clinical Effect of Sugammadex Sodium (Domestic) for Antagonizing Neuromuscular Blockade After Thoracic Surgery
This study aims to compare the use of sugammadex (domestic) and neostigmine for antagonism after thoracic surgery, and observe the effect of sugammadex (domestic) on neuromuscular blockade antagonism after thoracic surgery, in…
- Trial name
- NCT06334562
- Testing
- SUGAMMADEX SODIUM 100 Mg in 1 mL, Neostigmine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Post Induction Hypotension
Effects of Esketamine and Bilateral Lower Limb Elevation on Hemodynamic Stability During Induction of General Anesthesia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is widely used in thoracic surgery due to small incisions, low stress response, and high patient tolerance.
- Trial name
- NCT07374458
- Testing
- Esketamine, Bilateral Lower Limb Elevation
- Volunteers
- 292 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Lung Collapse, One-lung Ventilation
Brief Bronchial Suction for Lung Collapse During Uniportal VATS
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a brief suction of the airway going to the surgical lung (bronchus) can help the lung collapse faster and more completely during uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery…
- Conditions
- Lung Collapse, One-lung Ventilation, Thoracic Anesthesia, Thoracic Surgery, Video-assisted
- Trial name
- NCT07660588
- Testing
- bronchial suction
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Harvesting Cells for Experimental Cancer Treatments
Background: The NCI Surgery Branch has developed experimental therapies that involve taking white blood cells from patients' tumor or from their blood, growing them in the laboratory in large numbers, and then giving the cells…
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00068003
- Testing
- Anti-CD19 CAR PBL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Robotics, Lung Cancer
SP Robotic Versus VATS Anatomical Pulmonary Resection for Patients With NSCLC
Single-POrt Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus single-port video-assisted Thoracic Surgery major pulmonary resection for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (SPORTS trial): a single-center, a single blinded, randomized…
- Trial name
- SPORTS (NCT06202690)
- Testing
- Single-port robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea University Guro Hospital
Pain, Genetic Change
COMT and OPRM1 Polymorphisms and Their Effect on Post-Operative Pain in Children
The goal of this observational study is to investigate whether the A118G single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the mu-opioid receptor1(OPRM1) and Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) SNPs influence postoperative pain scores in…
- Conditions
- Pain, Genetic Change, Children, Only
- Trial name
- NCT06777875
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center