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Study identifier: NCT06444854 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Patient Reported Outcomes Targeting Early Chest Tube Removal (PROTECTR) Study

Condition: Lung Surgery · Chest Tube Removal · Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)  ·  Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

PhaseNA
Planned participants130
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This study is a single centre, prospective clinical trial evaluating the safety and feasibility of implementing a same day chest tube removal protocol in patients undergoing Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) anatomical pulmonary surgery.

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Talk to the study team

Deb Lewis  ·  5196858500  ·  deb.lewis@lhsc.on.ca

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Locations (1)

London Health Sciences CentreLondon, Ontario, CanadaRecruiting

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