NCT06444854 Patient Reported Outcomes Targeting Early Chest Tube Removal (PROTECTR) Study
| NCT ID | NCT06444854 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's |
| Condition | Lung Surgery |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 130 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-11-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.