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Single Site Thoracic Surgery for Pediatric Pneumothorax
NCT05034640 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) has become a standard of care in adults, pediatric surgeons have been slower to undertake this approach. There are limitations for working in children. The site of a chest tube becomes the working site for thoracoscopic surgery and the only scar. We propose this study to do a retrospective review comparing the conventional multiport thoracic surgery with the newer single port site.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Conventional multiport thoracoscopic surgery
- PROCEDURE Single port site thoracoscopic surgery
Study Locations (1)
California
- Loma Linda University — Loma Linda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 7 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-04-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-04-28 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05034640
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05034640 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 7 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Loma Linda University, which has 191 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Thoracic Diseases appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Conventional multiport thoracoscopic surgery is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05034640 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05034640 about?
NCT05034640 is a clinical study titled "Single Site Thoracic Surgery for Pediatric Pneumothorax". Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) has become a standard of care in adults, pediatric surgeons have been slower to undertake this approach. There are limitations for working in children. The site of a chest tube becomes the working site for thoracoscopic surgery and the only scar. We propos...
What is the current status of trial NCT05034640?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 7 participants. The study started on 2021-04-05. Estimated completion is 2021-04-28.
What conditions does trial NCT05034640 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Thoracic Diseases, Pediatric Disorder, Thoracic Surgery, Pneumothorax, Spontaneous. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05034640?
The interventions under investigation include: Conventional multiport thoracoscopic surgery (PROCEDURE), Single port site thoracoscopic surgery (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05034640?
This trial is sponsored by Loma Linda University, which has 191 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05034640 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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