CompletedPhase 1

Pleurodesis Using Hypertonic Glucose to Treat Post-operative Air Leaks

Canada12 participantsStarted 2019-09-17

Plain-language summary

The investigators will define the most appropriate safe dose of D50 to heal air leaks in patients that have undergone lung resection surgery

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. 18 years old or older
. Lung resection is a wedge, segmentectomy, lobectomy or bilobectomy
. Procedure performed by video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) or by Thoracotomy
. Presence of an air leak on the digital draining system on postoperative day 2

Exclusion criteria

. Large air leak arbitrarily defined as more than 1000 mL/min
. Allergy to local anesthetics
. Hemodynamic instability
. Untreated coronary artery disease
. Need for respiratory support
. Any other early post-operative complication
. Immunity disorder
. Large pleural fluid output empirically defined as more than 500 mL in the last 12 hours

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Occurrence of treatment related adverse events

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03905408

SponsorLondon Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-02-01

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