A randomized trial to compare the single or double chest tube applications after pulmonary lobectomy

A randomized trial to compare the single or double chest tube applications after pulmonary lobectomy - A randomized trial to compare the single or double chest tube applications after pulmonary lobectomy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000009661

Enrollment

Registered

2012-12-29

Start date

2009-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postsurgical state after pulmonary lobectomy

Interventions

To place one chest tube after pulmonary lobectomy (PD1) To place two chest tubes after pulmonary lobectomy (PD2)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: After lobectomy or bilobectomy After mediastinal nodal dissection ( at least 50%)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: After pneumonectomy In the condition where massive air leakage or massive bleeding is expected

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
necessity of thoracentesis	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
amount of drainage fluid, duration of drainage, patients' pain	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMakoto Tanaka

Kanazawa Medical University Department of Thoracic Surgery

dr-ryo@kanazawa-med.ac.jp076-286-1207

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026