Clinical Research Directory

Non-invasive Ventilation Assisted Fiber-optic Bronchoscopy

The purpose of this study is the evaluation of using bi-level positive airway pressure ventilation in candidates for fiber-optic bronchoscopy regarding benefits and drawbacks.

A Randomized Trial Comparing a Ventilatory Strategy To Prevent Atelectasis Versus a Lateral Decubitus Strategy During Robotic Bronchoscopy (VESPA vs. LADS Trial)

To learn if LADS is better than VESPA at preventing atelectasis during a robotic bronchoscopy.

Establishing a Longitudinal Cohort Study of Lung Cancer Using Tissue and Peripheral Blood Metabolomics.

This study will utilize tissue and peripheral blood samples for metabolomics analysis and establish a longitudinal metabolomics cohort at multiple critical treatment time points to comprehensively investigate the role of metabolomics in the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic monitoring of lung cancer. By profiling metabolic alterations, this study aims to identify potential biomarkers for distinguishing benign and malignant lung nodules, predicting therapeutic efficacy, and assessing long-term prognosis. Key time points include initial screening for lung nodules, postoperative evaluation to predict treatment outcomes, and therapeutic monitoring to assess efficacy after medication or other interventions. Through these analyses, the study seeks to uncover underlying metabolic mechanisms and provide valuable insights into personalized lung cancer management.

LcProt: Proteomics Longitudinal Cohort Study on Lung Cancer

This study will utilize tissue and peripheral blood samples for proteomics analysis and establish a longitudinal proteomics cohort at multiple critical treatment time points to explore the research value of proteomics in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The study includes key time points such as screening, postoperative efficacy prediction, and efficacy prediction after medication.

Reinforced and Non-Reinforced Staple Lines in Fissureless Lobectomy

Prolonged Air Leak (PAL) is a common and serious problem after lung surgery. It can lead to worse patient outcomes, longer hospital stays, and higher costs. Reinforced staplers are designed to make the staple line stronger and reduce the risk of PAL. However, investigators don't know if they are better than standard staplers, especially in a specific type of lung surgery called fissureless lobectomy for lung cancer. This study aims to find out if reinforced staplers are more effective at reducing PAL and its complications compared to non-reinforced staplers. Reinforced staplers have been used in lung surgeries and have shown to reduce PAL. For example, staplers with special materials like polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets have shown lower air leakage and fewer days with chest tubes. Other materials like expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) sleeves have also been used to manage air leaks in different types of lung surgeries. However, their effectiveness in fissureless lobectomy has not been studied yet.