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Patient Reported Outcomes Targeting Early Chest Tube Removal (PROTECTR) Study

Lung Surgery | Chest Tube Removal | Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

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.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation 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.

Study Location

London Health Sciences Centre
London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Deb Lewis

[email protected]
Study Sponsored By
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06444854