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Pulmonary ComplicationsNCT07372378

Association of Different Tidal Volumes and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

An observational study of Pulmonary Complications and Hypoxemia During Surgery, run by First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

The incidence of lung cancer in China is increasing year by year. Currently, the treatment primarily based on video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is still considered the optimal approach for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 51 years and older
How many people
650 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
20 Jan 2026to 1 Feb 2029
How long will I take part?
7 Days
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 51 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients undergoing video-assisted lung surgery

Who may be able to join

  • Age > 50 years.
  • ASA physical status I-II.
  • The cardiopulmonary and other vital organ functions are basically normal, and the patient is able to tolerate surgery.
  • Ariscat score > 26.
  • Informed consent has been obtained.

Who cannot join

  • Patients who refuse to participate in the clinical trial, or have cognitive impairment or impaired ability to understand and express themselves.
  • ASA physical status ≥ III.
  • Patients with congestive heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, or extensive pleural adhesions.
  • Patients with severe psychiatric disorders or allergy to anesthesia-related medications.
  • Patients with severe organ dysfunction such as the liver or kidney dysfunction.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Hui Ye, M.D. contact

8615267048716

yehui@zju.edu.cn

About this study

Official title: Association of Various Introperative Tidal Volumes and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery

The incidence of lung cancer in China is increasing year by year. Currently, the treatment primarily based on video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is still considered the optimal approach for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The widespread application of traditional one-lung ventilation (OLV) technology not only achieves effective lung isolation, but also facilitates exposure of the surgical field during thoracoscopic surgery, making it more convenient for surgeons to operate. However, the occurrence of hypoxemia during one-lung ventilation may pose a risk to patient safety.

One-lung ventilation can lead to increased intrapulmonary shunt, ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch, and ischemic-hypoxic lung injury. Hypoxemia is the major problem during one-lung ventilation. Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are among the major complications following thoracic and general anesthesia surgeries, including atelectasis, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, which significantly prolong hospital stay and increase mortality.

Read more

Low tidal volume lung-protective ventilation strategies have been widely implemented. Additionally, permissive hypercapnia, reducing peak airway pressure to minimize barotrauma, and decreasing FiO₂ all help reduce pulmonary complications.Recently, researchers have focused on optimizing ventilation strategies during OLV, such as using PEEP or low VT ventilation alone or in combination, or exploring different combinations of tidal volume and respiratory frequency under consistent minute ventilation (VE), aiming to balance lung protection and oxygenation, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes.

However, to date, there is still no gold standard tidal volume ventilation strategy for reducing pulmonary complications in patients undergoing lung resection.

Keywords
pulmonary complications, hypoxemia, video-assisted thoracic surgery, one lung ventilation
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Hypoxia

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs)

    Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs): Incidence of any PPC within 7 days postoperatively

    Measured: 1-7 days after surgery

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Incidence of hypoxemia

    Incidence of hypoxemia: Occurring before the end of surgery

    Measured: during surgery

  2. Length of Hospital Stay

    Length of Hospital Stay

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Jan 2026
  2. Study start20 Jan 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion24 Jan 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Feb 2029 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
650 participants (estimated)
Target duration
7 Days
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07372378
Sponsor's protocol ID
VolumePPC
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
5 Jan 2026
Last updated
28 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pulmonary Complications and Hypoxemia During Surgery, run by First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Hui Ye, M.D. (8615267048716, yehui@zju.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs) (time frame: 1-7 days after surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jan 2026.

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