Plain-English translation of NCT07527702 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After lung surgery for cancer, doctors place a chest tube to drain fluid and air. This trial compares two different suction pressure settings on a digital drainage device — a lower, gentler pressure versus the standard pressure — to see which one lets the chest tube come out sooner and helps you heal better without causing problems.
Chest tubes can be uncomfortable and limit your movement after surgery. Researchers want to know if using lower suction pressure might let the tube come out faster while keeping you just as safe, so you can go home and recover more comfortably.
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You will have standard lung cancer surgery and a chest tube placed. The morning after surgery, doctors will measure any air leaking from your lung. If there is still meaningful air leakage, you will be randomly assigned to one of two suction pressure settings on your digital drainage device, and that setting will be kept the same until your chest tube is removed. Your doctors will monitor your air leakage, drainage, and how you're healing throughout your hospital stay.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 18, 2026 · Not medical advice
South Korea
Seoul National University Hospital
Enrollment target
~160 participants
Started
September 2025
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
19 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
SeonYong Bae, MD
Seoul National University Hospital
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