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Robotic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer (OTC-RATS Trial)

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Led By Moishe Liberman, MD

Research Sponsored by Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up through study completion, an average of 1 year

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OTC-RATS Trial Summary

This trial looks at performing lung cancer surgeries safely and effectively with minimally invasive techniques like VATS & RATS. It aims to recruit 20 patients with clinical stage I tumors.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with early-stage lung cancer (stage I) who are already scheduled to have a lobectomy, which is surgery to remove a part of the lung, using minimally invasive techniques at CHUM. Pregnant individuals or those unable to consent are not eligible.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing the feasibility and safety of performing robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) lobectomies outside the traditional setting ('Outside the Cage') in patients with stage I lung cancer.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed, typical risks may include complications from surgery such as pain, infection, bleeding, and issues related to anesthesia.

OTC-RATS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ through study completion, an average of 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, an average of 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

30-day mortality

Conversion rate

Secondary outcome measures

Analgesic complementation requirement

Estimated blood loss

Evaluate Chronic Pain

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OTC-RATS Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Out of the Cage Robotic LobectomyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Consented patients will undergo lobectomy by OTC RATS following the exact standard steps usually done by VATS/RATS, except for the incisions, that will consist in 1 to 4 subcostal ports, based on the patient and case characteristics.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)Lead Sponsor

366 Previous Clinical Trials

129,537 Total Patients Enrolled

Moishe Liberman, MDPrincipal InvestigatorCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

3 Previous Clinical Trials

465 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this research study currently open for enrollment?

"Affirmative. Data on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial, which was initially published on February 22nd 2023, is actively looking for patients to participate in it. The study aims to recruit a total of 20 individuals from 1 center."

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What objectives are scientists hoping to accomplish through this research endeavor?

"The primary outcome this trial will assess over a period of about 12 months is 30-day mortality. Secondary objectives include monitoring operative time, estimated blood loss, and postoperative pain using visual analog scales."

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What is the scope of individuals being investigated in this clinical experiment?

"Yes, it is true that this clinical trial is still seeking participants. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, which was last updated on April 14th 2023, the study initiated recruitment on February 22nd and aims to acquire data from 20 patients across 1 medical centre."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Outside the Cage (OTC) Robotic Lobectomy

2023. "Outside the Cage (OTC) Robotic Lobectomy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05832112.