RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06958848

16F vs 24F Chest Drain After Minimally Invasive Lobectomy and/or Segmentectomy

Comparison of 16F Versus 24F Chest Drain After Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Lobectomy and/or Segmentectomy: a Monocentre Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Enrollment

124 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pneumothorax Pleural Effusion

Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate postoperative pain in patients receiving a small-bore (16F) chest drain compared to those receiving the standard large-bore (24F) chest drain after minimally invasive pulmonary lobectomy and/or segmentectomy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called 16 F chest tube, a medical device called 24 F chest tube, and others for people with pleural effusion and pneumothorax. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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