How the length of single-lung ventilation affects lung complications after chest surgery

Does Duration Matter? A Study on Single-Lung Ventilation Time and Pulmonary Complications in Thoracic Procedures

Observational Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital · NCT07100860

This project sees if longer single-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery increases postoperative lung complications in adults aged 18–85.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment134 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorDr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ankara, Ankara)
Trial IDNCT07100860 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study follows 134 adults undergoing thoracic surgery with planned one-lung ventilation to examine whether the duration of single-lung ventilation is linked to postoperative pulmonary complications. Perioperative data including exact SLV duration and other anesthesia and surgical parameters will be recorded. Postoperative outcomes tracked include pneumonia, pneumothorax, hemothorax, acute lung injury, ARDS, and atelectasis, and the data will be analyzed for associations. The study is single-center at Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital and excludes pediatric patients and those with prior thoracic surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18–85 scheduled for thoracic surgery with planned one-lung ventilation and no prior thoracic surgery.

Not a fit: Pediatric patients, people who do not require one-lung ventilation, and those with previous thoracic surgery (who are excluded) are unlikely to benefit from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If a clear link is found, clinicians could limit or modify single-lung ventilation time to reduce the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications.

How similar studies have performed: Previous observational and retrospective studies have suggested an association between longer single-lung ventilation and higher rates of pulmonary complications, but findings are mixed and prospective data are limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Age ≥18 years Undergoing thoracic surgery OLV planned during the procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

Pediatric patients Patients not requiring OLV Previous thoracic surgery

Where this trial is running

Ankara, Ankara

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Postoperative Pulmonary ComplicationsOne Lung VentilationArdsPostoperative Pulmonary Atelectasispostoperative pulmonary complicationsone lung ventilation
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