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New treatment option for Thoracic Surgery With One-lung Ventilation
Official title Effect of VExUS Ultrasound Protocol (Venous Excess Ultrasound) on Perioperative Fluid Management, on the Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07258875
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to investigate the effect of a VExUS ultrasound guided protocol of perioperative fluid management within a goal-directed therapy framework, on postoperative respiratory complications, and the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults \>18 years undergoing video assisted thoracic surgery/ lobectomy requiring one-lung ventilation.
You likely can't join if
- Refusal to participate.
- Pneumonectomy.
- Young athletes (risk of physiologically large IVC \>2 cm).
- Moderate-severe tricuspid regurgitation, moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, EF\<35%
- Portal hypertension, portal vein thrombosis, or liver cirrhosis.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults \>18 years undergoing video assisted thoracic surgery/ lobectomy requiring one-lung ventilation.
- Refusal to participate.
- Pneumonectomy.
- Young athletes (risk of physiologically large IVC \>2 cm).
- Moderate-severe tricuspid regurgitation, moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, EF\<35%
- Portal hypertension, portal vein thrombosis, or liver cirrhosis.
- Stage 4 or end-stage chronic kidney disease (eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73 m² or dialysis).
- Transfusion with more than 2 packed red blood cells unit perioperatively (intraoperatively, in the PACU, in the ward)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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