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Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison of Transbronchial, Cryoprobe and VATS Biopsy For the Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

NCT01972685
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Conditions
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interventions
Cryobiopsy biopsy, Transbronchial Biopsy, VATS biopsy
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
14 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 15, 2019 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Erector Spinae Plane vs. Paravertebral Nerve Block for Thoracic Surgery

NCT03758261
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Conditions
Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Interventions
Paravertebral nerve block, Erector Spinae nerve block
Drug
Lead sponsor
Charles Luke
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
35 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 3, 2023 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Inter-lobar Fissure Completion in Patients With Failed Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction

NCT05257681
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Conditions
Emphysema or COPD
Interventions
Interlobar fissure completion and pleural adhesiolysis
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 28, 2026 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Results available

Powered Echelon Device in VATS Surgery

NCT01843192
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Conditions
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Interventions
Endocutter
Device
Lead sponsor
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
71 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona • Boston, Massachusetts • St Louis, Missouri + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 18, 2015 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 3 Interventional

Preventing pAIn With NMDA Antagonists - Steroids in Thoracoscopic lObectomy Procedures (PAIN-STOP) Pilot Trial

NCT02950233
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
NMDA active, Steroid active, NMDA placebo, Steroid placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Population Health Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
27 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 18, 2020 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Treatment of Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion With Fibrinolytic Therapy Versus VATs Decortication

NCT03583931
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Conditions
Parapneumonic Effusion, Empyema, Pleural, Coagulopathy
Interventions
VATS Decortication, Fibrinolytic Therapy
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 27, 2022 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Primary Versus Delayed Surgical Therapy for Pediatric Spontaneous Pneumothorax

NCT02449980
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Conditions
Pneumothorax
Interventions
Primary Surgery Group, Initial Non-operative management
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
5 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 6, 2019 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Combined Zephyr Valve System With Inter-lobar Fissure Completion for Lung Volume Reduction in Emphysema

NCT04801108
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Conditions
Emphysema or COPD
Interventions
Robotic or VATS lobar fissure completion, Endobronchial valves placement
Procedure · Device
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery - Exparel Study

NCT04864210
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Nada Sadek
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
176 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Iowa City, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 6, 2026 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Comparison of Three Different Pain Blocks for Subjects Undergoing VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) Procedure.

NCT03151434
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Conditions
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute
Interventions
US Guided Single Shot Paravertebral Block (0.2% ropivicaine infusion), US Guided Paravertebral Catheter (0.2% ropivicaine bolus), Thoracic Epidural (0.125% bupivicaine/hydromorphone)
Drug
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
147 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 27, 2021 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Flexibility of Cognition And Persistent Pain

NCT02579538
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
St Louis, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 28, 2020 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Ketamine In Thoracic Surgery (KITS) Trial

NCT00504725
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Ketamine, 0.9% saline
Drug
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 25, 2014 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Efficacy Between Serratus Plane Block And Local Infiltration In Vats

NCT03642457
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine liposome
Drug
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
65 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 30, 2020 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

A Study to Evaluate Routine Chest Tube Management After Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery

NCT04913415
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Low Suction Strategy of Chest Tube Management, Standard Suction Strategy of Chest Tube Management
Other
Lead sponsor
Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
160 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 25, 2024 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Serratus Anterior Plane Block With and Without Adjuvants in Video-assisted Thoracoscopy

NCT05090761
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Conditions
Post Operative Pain, Acute
Interventions
Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution, Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution, Magnesium Sulfate 150 mg, Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution, Magnesium Sulfate 150 mg, Buprenorphine 300 mcg
Drug
Lead sponsor
Wayne State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pontiac, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 25, 2021 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison of Transbronchial, Cryoprobe, and VATS Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease

NCT02075762
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Conditions
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interventions
Transbronchial biopsy, Cryoprobe biopsy, VATS biopsy
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 18, 2019 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Image Guided VATS vs. VATS Resection

NCT03623958
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Image guided Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) resection, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 13, 2025 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Fentanyl With or Without Bupivacaine in Reducing Pain in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Chest Surgery

NCT00538499
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Conditions
Pain, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
Interventions
Fentanyl citrate, Bupivacaine hydrocloride, videothoracoscopy
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Other
Eligibility
Up to 120 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2004 – 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Buffalo, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 9, 2017 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Optimal Timing of Intercostal Nerve Blocks During Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries

NCT02980835
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Conditions
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Interventions
Normal Saline, Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Dexamethasone
Drug
Lead sponsor
University at Buffalo
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Buffalo, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 22, 2022 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Pectoral Fascial Plane and Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks With Bupivacaine v. Liposomal Bupivacaine

NCT03731221
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Conditions
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Interventions
Bupi HCI and lipo bupi, Bupi HCI
Drug
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
196 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 10, 2025 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Ultrasound-Assisted Paravertebral Block v. Traditional Paravertebral Block For Pain Control

NCT01949480
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Conditions
Paravertebral Peripheral Nerve Block, Acute Pain Management
Interventions
Thoracotomy, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2019 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Percutaneous Image Guided Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Resection of Lung Lesions

NCT01847209
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) wedge resection
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 18, 2025 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Exparel and Marcaine for Pain Management in Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Patients

NCT03682224
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Conditions
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Stage 1
Interventions
Liposomal Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine-Epinephrine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Southern Illinois University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
57 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Springfield, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 12, 2023 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational

Assessment of Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Versus Open Surgery for Patients Undergoing Lobectomy

NCT00912366
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Conditions
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
Lobectomy
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Medtronic - MITG
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
39 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 27, 2015 · Synced Oct 31, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT