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Pleurodesis Using Hypertonic Glucose

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Air Leak From Lung
Interventions
Drug: Dextrose 50
Other: Standard of Care - No Dextrose 50
Registration Number
NCT06293885
Lead Sponsor
Lawson Health Research Institute
Brief Summary

Air leaks from unhealed lung tissue following lung resection for benign or malignant lesions are one of the most common complications following thoracic surgery, occurring after 10% of major lung resections. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of intrapleural administration of Dextrose 50% to resolve air leaks after pulmonary resection.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients undergoing scheduled pulmonary lobar or sublobar resection for cancer
  • Presence of air leak on postoperative day 1 of at least 100 mL/min, as documented on the digital drainage system
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
D50Dextrose 50A solution of 50% glucose will be injected into the pleural space on the first and possibly the second day after surgery. The injection will be administered through the chest tube, which is already in place.
Standard of careStandard of Care - No Dextrose 50monitor air leak, if the air leak continues on post-operative day #5, a talc pleurodesis may be given.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prolonged Air Leak5 days postoperatively

Prolonged Air Leak

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Home with Chest Tubeimmediately after the surgery

Home with Chest Tube (y/n)

Duration of Chest Tubesimmediately after the surgery

Duration of Chest Tubes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

London Health Sciences Centre

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London, Ontario, Canada

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