Effect of VExUS Ultrasound Protocol (Venous Excess Ultrasound) on Perioperative Fluid Management, on the Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery

This study aims to investigate the effect of a VExUS ultrasound guided protocol of perioperative fluid management within a goal-directed therapy framework, on postoperative respiratory complications, and the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery.

NCT Number	NCT07258875
Lead Sponsor	University of Crete
Conditions	Thoracic Surgery With One-lung Ventilation, VExUS, Fluid Management, Acute Kidney Injury, Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs)
Enrollment	230 participants
Start Date	2024-11-27
Primary Completion	2028-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2029-11-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-02