Using chest bioreactance to improve fluid therapy in lung surgery

Advanced Goal-Directed Impedancemetry Strategy for Lung Resection Surgery : a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial (AEGIS Study)

Not applicable Interventional Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06156943

This study tests if using a new chest monitoring device can help doctors give better fluid treatment to patients having lung surgery, compared to the usual care.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment722 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other
Locations10 sites (Bron and 9 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06156943 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the use of chest bioreactance technology to monitor stroke volume and cardiac output in high-risk patients undergoing lung resection surgery. The study aims to implement individualized goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) based on real-time monitoring, contrasting it with standard care practices. By utilizing a non-invasive and continuous monitoring approach, the trial seeks to enhance perioperative management and outcomes for patients facing complex thoracic surgeries.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with high-risk profiles undergoing elective lung resection surgery.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency surgeries or those with specific exclusion criteria such as pleural or mediastinal resection surgery will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved fluid management and better surgical outcomes for high-risk lung surgery patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of chest bioreactance is a relatively novel approach in this context, other studies have shown promise in utilizing non-invasive monitoring techniques for fluid management.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (≥ 18 years old)
* High-risk patients (ASA score ≥ 3 and/or ventilatory deficit (defined as FEV1≤70% and/or VC≤70%) and/or AKI risk index ≥ III and/or modified clinical Lee Criteria ≥2) undergoing elective open-chest or video-assisted or robotic lung resection surgery
* Patients who have provided written informed consent to participate in the study
* Patients affiliated with a social health insurance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pleural or mediastinal resection surgery
* Emergency surgery (Less than 24h)
* Patients unable to understand the purpose of the study
* Patients participating in another trial that would interfere with this study
* Female patients who are pregnant, lactating or women of child-bearing potential without effective methods of contraception
* Female patients with positive β-HCG blood test
* Patients under judicial protection (guardianship, curatorship)

Where this trial is running

Bron and 9 other locations

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 High-risk Lung Resection Surgerygoal-directed fluid therapyChest bioreactancelung resection surgery
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.