Clinical trials: VATS
Atrial Fibrillation
Serial Hybrid Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Treatment of (long-standing) persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains cumbersome and the surgical (epicardial) approach seems to be the most effective.
- Trial name
- SHAFT (NCT01582828)
- Testing
- Epicardial (surgical) ablation, Hybrid
- Where
- Netherlands
- Sponsor
- Medisch Spectrum Twente
Lung Neoplasms
Multicentric Study VATS Major Introperative Complications
This study investigates the most common major complications that result in unplanned additional surgery in patients undergoing vats anatomical resections. Several high-volume European centres participate.
- Trial name
- NCT02031809
- Where
- 9 sites in Austria, Denmark and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 3,076 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Malignant Pleural Effusion: Pleur-X vs. Chemical Pleurodesis in VATS
This is a prospective randomized study whose aim is to compare the efficacy of the permanent thoracic catheter (Pleur-X) versus chemical pleurodesis in videothoracoscopy (VATS) in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion at…
- Trial name
- Pleur-X (NCT03518788)
- Testing
- Pleur-X, Pleurodesis
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Rolf Inderbitzi
Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, One-Lung Ventilation
Compared Unidirectional Valve Apparatus and Occluding the Non-ventilated Endobronchial Lumen for Lung Collapse.
With the rapid advancement of thoracoscopic surgery in recent years, surgeons have set higher standards for the quality of non-ventilated lung collapse.
- Trial name
- NCT06210256
- Testing
- unidirectional valve apparatus, occluding the non-ventilated endobronchial lumen
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Sichuan University
Analgesia, Thoracic
Rhomboid Intercostal and Subserratus / Paravertebral Block
Postoperative pain is a significant concern following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Pain after thoracic surgery not only causes a strong stress reaction and adverse emotional experience but also affects…
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Thoracic, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT06253741
- Testing
- PARAVERTEBRAL BLOCK, RHOMBOID INTERCOSTAL AND SUBSERRATUS PLANE BLOCK
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Thoracic Empyema
Pediatric Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in Management of Empyema
Thoracic surgeons have developed a thoracoscopic procedure which is less intrusive method allows complete evacuation and washing of the debris from the pleural cavity.
- Trial name
- VATS (NCT06424457)
- Testing
- video assisted thoracoscopy (VATS), open thoracotomy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Respiratory Function Loss, Pain, Postoperative
Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Paravertebral Block on Early Postoperative Pulmonary Function Test Parameters
The pain experienced by participants after minimally invasive chest surgery (VATS) can make it difficult for them to take deep breaths, which can lead to problems with lung function.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Function Loss, Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT06584201
- Testing
- Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB), Paravertebral Block (PVB)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Pulmonary Nodule
Effects of Surgery Types in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules
The investigators aimed to compare the pre-post operative effects of video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy on pulmonary function, exercise capacity, physical activity level, respiratory and peripheral muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT04805723
- Testing
- VATS, Thoracotomy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Lung Cancer, Lung Diseases
Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Intercostal for VATS
The Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block is a new interfascial regional anesthesia technique recently described by Forero et al. Currently the literature shows the ESP block being used for analgesia after thoracic surgery, breast…
- Trial name
- NCT03902782
- Testing
- ESP block, Intercostal block, Bupivacaine-epinephrine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Elective Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, One-lung Ventilation Lasts at Least One Hour
Non-dependent HFPPV Versus CPAP for Video-assisted Thoracoscopy
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is usually performed using well-collapsed lung is essential for optimum surgical visualization and resection.
- Trial name
- NCT01254786
- Testing
- Non-dependent lung ventilation
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- King Faisal University
Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Pain Management
The Efficacy and Safety of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Relieving Postoperative Pain After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is less invasive compared to traditional thoracotomy. It is reported that the incidence of acute pain following VATS exceeds 80%.
- Conditions
- Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Pain Management, Liposomal Bupivacaine, Local Injection
- Trial name
- NCT07432711
- Testing
- Bupivacaine hydrochloride, Liposomal bupivacaine plus bupivacaine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Trial on Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and Axillary Thoracotomy for Resection of Early-stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to establish the effects of VATS lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The aims of this study are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01102517
- Testing
- video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, axillary thoracotomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Postoperative Pain After Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Analgesic Effect of Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia (IV PCA) Versus Paravertebral Block After Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic effect of paravertebral block with that of intravenous patient-controlled analgesia after video assisted thoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01538914
- Testing
- paravertebral block, PCA
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Postoperative Pain, Acute, VATS
Effect of Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Pain Management in Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a novel pain management technique that has gained popularity in recent years due to its non-invasive nature and ease of operation.
- Trial name
- NCT06912399
- Testing
- Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Segmentectomy
Morphologic Study of the Intersegmental Plane After Fully Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
The objective of this study is to determine whether stapling adversely affects the pulmonary parenchyma and the vascularisation of the adjacent segments.
- Trial name
- NCT03227380
- Testing
- thoracic densitometry with contrast
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
Thymoma
Robot-assisted vs VATS for Thymoma
The aim of this study is to explore the advantages of robot-assisted thymectomy in long-term survival benefits and short-term clinical efficacy compared with video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy based on a multi-center…
- Trial name
- NCT06029621
- Testing
- RATS for Thymectomy, VATS for Thymectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
Atrial Fibrillation
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Vein Isolation Versus Percutaneous Catheter Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation Trial
Recent studies demonstrated that radiofrequency isolation of the pulmonary veins (PVI) and surgically video assisted thorascopic pulmonary vein isolation (VATS-PVI) are acceptable or even superior alternatives to antiarrhythmic…
- Trial name
- VATCAT (NCT01319747)
- Testing
- PVI, VATS-PVI
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Medisch Spectrum Twente
Endotracheal Intubation, Airway Management
Comparison of VivaSightTM Double Lumen Tube With a Conventional Double Lumen Tube
Double lumen tube (DLT) is an enotracheal tube that facilitates one lung ventilation. The DLT exact position in the airways is verified by fiber-optic bronchoscopy (FOB) after intubation.
- Conditions
- Endotracheal Intubation, Airway Management, One Lung Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT02253979
- Testing
- Standard double lumen tube, VivaSight double lumen tube
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Assisted-VATS Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of assisted-VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) sleeve lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer for non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- VATS (NCT00997724)
- Testing
- a-VATS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Thoracic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Block
Erector Spinae Plane Block for Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgery that utilizes camera based scopes and specialized instruments through keyhole sized ports to remove lesions in the thoracic cavity.
- Conditions
- Thoracic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Block, Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT03628040
- Testing
- Ropivacaine Injection [Naropin], Normal saline
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's