Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 85

Identifying surgical planes in minimally invasive lung surgery using fluorography

Official title: Tubeless Intersegmentectomy Plane Identification With Inflation- Deflation Line Combined With Fluorography

Run by The Second Hospital of Shandong University · NCT05479825 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new method using special imaging to help surgeons find the right areas to operate on during lung surgery for patients with certain lung issues, aiming to make the surgery quicker and safer.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorThe Second Hospital of Shandong University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jinan, Other (Non U.s.))
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 29, 2022
Trial IDNCT05479825 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with benign pulmonary lesions or small pulmonary adenocarcinomas who can tolerate minimally invasive surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose pulmonary function cannot tolerate minimally invasive surgery or for whom segmentectomy is not planned will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a novel approach combining the inflation-deflation method with ICG fluorography to enhance the identification of intersegmental planes during tubeless minimally invasive segmentectomy. It is a one-armed, prospective randomized controlled study focusing on patients undergoing surgery for benign pulmonary lesions or small pulmonary adenocarcinomas. The goal is to reduce operation time and postoperative complications by improving the clarity of the surgical plane. The study will assess consecutive patients to determine the effectiveness of this combined technique.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter operation times and fewer complications for patients undergoing segmentectomy.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies using fluorography in surgical settings have shown promise, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. cardio- pulmonary function can tolerate the minimally invasive surgery (including VATS and robotic surgery);
2. benign pulmonary lesion considering for segmentectomy;
3. ≤2cm pulmonary adenocarcinoma with ground- glass components, considering for segmentectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. cardio- pulmonary function can not tolerate the minimally invasive surgery (including VATS and robotic surgery);
2. segmentectomy is not considered as the surgery plan.

Where it's running

  • Yunpeng Zhao
    Jinan, Other (Non U.s.), China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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