Management of pulmonary air leakage following lobectomy in subjects with lung malignancies including metastases. MedDRA version: 8.1 Level: PT Classification code 10024741
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pre-operative: Informed consent obtained, 18 years of age or above, planned elective lobectomy for lung malingnancy with intrapulmonary lymphadenectomy (with antero- or postero-lateral incision), use of adequate contraception for females. After pulmonary lobectomy: Air leakage of grade 1 or 2 Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pre-operative: Previous lung surgery; anti-tumour chemotherapy within last 3 weeks; radiotherapy for lung malingnancy within last 4 weeks; allergic reactions after application of human fibrinogen, human thrombin and/or collagen of any origin; emergency surgery, FEV1 (forced expiratory volume) < 40%; previousely exposure to TachoComb, TachoComb H or TachoSil; present abuse of drug or alcohol, participation in any other trial with an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to inclusion, participation or planned praticipation in another trial during the trial period; positive pregnancy test (females) and breastfeeding (females). After pulmonary lobectomy: Serious complications including need for surgical adhesiolysis of the remaining lung tissue, pneumonectomy, additional wedge resection of the lung, use of any fibrin sealant (including TachoSil) before randomisation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To compare sealing efficacy and safety of TachoSil versus standard surgical treatment as secondary management of intra-operative pulmonary air leakage after lobectomy in subjects with lung malignancies including metastases. ;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): Duration of post-operative air leakage. | — |
Countries
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Sweden