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Patient Reported Outcomes Targeting Early Chest Tube Removal (PROTECTR) Study

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllLondon Health Sciences Centre Research Institute …
NCT06444854 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study is a single centre, prospective clinical trial evaluating the safety and feasibility of implementing a same day chest tube removal protocol in patients undergoing Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) anatomical pulmonary surgery.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 yrs or older * scheduled to undergo elective VATS segmental or lobar resection of the lung Exclusion Criteria: * Pulmonary function tests demonstrating forced expiratory volume in 1 second Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) \<50% predicted, FEV1 \<1.5L and/or diffusion lung capacity of carbon monoxide Lung Diffusion Test (DLCO) \<50% predicted * Patient receives an intraoperative pleurodesis * Conversion to open thoracotomy or mini thoracotomy intraoperatively. * Underlying cognitive disorder resulting in inability to complete activities of daily living.
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What it tests

  • early chest tube removal
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Where

1 site
London Health Sciences Centre
London, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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