Postoperative bronchoscopy to reduce lung complications after surgery
Assessment of Influence of Routine Postoperative Systematic Bronchial Aspiration With Flexible Bronchoscope on Occurrence of Pulmonary Complications After Anatomical Lung Resections: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
This study is testing if using a flexible tube to clear mucus from the lungs after surgery can help prevent breathing problems for patients who have had lung surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wielkopolskie Centrum Pulmonologii i Torakochirurgii Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poznan, Wielkopolska) |
| Trial ID | NCT03307018 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of postoperative bronchoscopy on reducing respiratory complications following anatomical lung resections, such as lobectomies. It aims to determine whether systematic aspiration of bronchial secretions using a flexible bronchoscope can effectively clear the airways and minimize the risk of complications like atelectasis and pneumonia. Patients will be randomly assigned to either a bronchoscopic intervention group or a control group to assess the outcomes of this approach. The study seeks to provide a more thorough method of managing secretions compared to traditional suctioning techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for pulmonary lobectomy who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing wedge resection, segmentectomy, or pneumonectomy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of respiratory complications and improve recovery outcomes for patients undergoing lung surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies have explored bronchoscopic aspiration, they have been limited in size, making this approach relatively novel and untested on a larger scale.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pulmonary lobectomy. * Patients must be informed and must sign and give written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Wedge resection, segmentectomy, pneumonectomy.
Where this trial is running
Poznan, Wielkopolska
- Wielkopolskie Centrum Pulmonologii i Torakochirurgii — Poznan, Wielkopolska, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Piotr Gabryel, MD — Wielkopolskie Centrum Pulmonologii i Torakochirurgii
- Study coordinator: Łukasz Gąsiorowski, MD
- Email: luke_gas@hotmail.com
- Phone: +48608390066
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.