Assessing lung health after ENT cancer surgery
Lung Ultrasound Score After Ear, Nose and Throat Cancer Surgery
This study looks at lung health in patients who have had ENT cancer surgery, especially those with tracheostomy, to see if using ultrasound can help spot breathing problems after their operation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Leon Berard Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon, Rhône) |
| Trial ID | NCT05482841 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the pulmonary status of patients following ENT cancer surgery, particularly those who have undergone tracheostomy. It focuses on identifying postoperative respiratory complications, such as atelectasis, using lung ultrasound as a non-invasive diagnostic tool. Ultrasound scans will be conducted in the post-anesthesia care unit on the first and second days after surgery to analyze any pulmonary abnormalities. The goal is to improve postoperative care and outcomes for these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults undergoing ENT cancer surgery with tracheostomy.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with pre-existing tracheotomy or tracheostomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the monitoring and management of respiratory complications in patients after ENT cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of lung ultrasound in postoperative settings is established, this specific application in ENT cancer surgery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ENT cancer surgery with tracheostomy or tracheotomy Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years old * deprivation of liberty * pre-existing tracheotomy or tracheostomy * patient refusal
Where this trial is running
Lyon, Rhône
- Centre Léon Bérard — Lyon, Rhône, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Grégoire Wallon, MD
- Email: gregoire.wallon@lyon.unicancer.fr
- Phone: +33 (0) 4 78 78 27 53
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.