Clinical trials: Hemothorax
The Efficacy of Percutaneous Catheter vs. Open Chest Tube, Traumatic Hemothorax
Multi-center:The Small (14F) Percutaneous Catheter vs. Large (28-40F) Open Chest Tube for Traumatic Hemothorax (P-CAT)
After sustaining severe trauma to the chest, patients will often bleed into the chest cavity (pleural space) which is called hemothorax or they may also experience air leakage within the chest cavity in combination with the…
- Trial name
- P-CAT (NCT03546764)
- Testing
- Percutaneous catheter
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Hemothorax; Traumatic
Role of Pleural Fluid Attenuation Value on CT as a Diagnostic Tool in Traumatic Hemothorax
To define the potential role of pleural fluid attenuation value determined on computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis of traumatic hemothorax and differentiate it from other pleural effusion.
- Trial name
- NCT04098185
- Testing
- CT
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hemothorax; Traumatic, Rib Fractures
IS Reduces Rib Fracture Complications
The incentive spirometer (IS) is a mechanical device that helps lung expansion. It is commonly used to prevent postoperative lung atelectasis and decreased pulmonary complications in patients who received cardiac, lung, or…
- Conditions
- Hemothorax; Traumatic, Rib Fractures, Rib Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT04006587
- Testing
- incentive spirometer
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Traumatic Hemothorax
Comparing 14 F Pigtail Catheter to Traditional 28-32F Chest Tube in the Management of Traumatic Hemothorax and Hemopneumothorax
After sustaining severe trauma to the chest, patients will often bleed into the chest cavity pleural space) which is called hemothorax or they may also experience air leakage within the chest cavity in combination with the…
- Trial name
- NCT02553434
- Testing
- Pigtail catheter
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Narong Kulvatunyou
Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax
Thoracic Drains in Intensive Care Units: Comparison of Seldinger and Surgical Methods
This prospective randomized multicenter study is intended to investigate tolerance and effectiveness of thoracic drainage conducted by Seldinger technique with small drains, or by a surgical-like technique with large armed…
- Conditions
- Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, Hemothorax
- Trial name
- DrainICU (NCT04438317)
- Testing
- Pleural drainage procedure with Seldinger procedure, Pleural drainage procedure with surgical-like technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 227 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Traumatic Hemothorax
Pleural Suction Additional to Thoracostomy Tube for Traumatic Hemothorax
The primary treatment for traumatic hemothorax, is a thoracostomy tube. Some of these patients develop a clotted hemothorax by insufficient drainage. This complication needs surgical resolution and can generate an empyema.
- Trial name
- NCT04525365
- Testing
- Pleural aspiration
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe
Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Pleural Mesothelioma
A Comparative Study Between Regional Anesthesia in Thoracoscopes and the Conventional General Anesthesia
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is usually performed with general anesthesia and single lung ventilation. However, performing thoracic surgery under awake regional anesthesia has several potential advantages including…
- Conditions
- Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Pleural Mesothelioma, Pleural Empyema, Pulmonary Diseases or Conditions
- Trial name
- VATS (NCT05077111)
- Testing
- Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia, General Anesthesia with One Lung Ventilation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Reda Ashour
Hemothorax; Traumatic
VATS Evacuation Compared to Reinsertion of Thoracostomy Tube in Persistent Traumatic Haemothorax
This is prospective, randomized study comparing VATS (video- Assisted Thoracoscopy) to reinsertion of a thoracostomy tube in patients with persistent traumatic haemothorax.
- Trial name
- NCT03501524
- Testing
- VATS evacuation, thoracostomy tube
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Surgical Complication, COVID-19
The Role of Surgery in Patients With Coronavirus Disease - 19 (COVID-19) Related Thoracic Complications
Thoracic complications directly or indirectly consequence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (including either pathologies strictly related to the infection, or iatrogenic effects of therapeutic attempts to treat it) have…
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, COVID-19, Pneumothorax, Empyema, Pleural
- Trial name
- SThor-CoV-2 (NCT05204537)
- Testing
- Lung parenchyma resection, Empyemectomy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Brazil and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
Traumatic Hemothorax and Pneumothorax
Drainage of Traumatic Hemothorax and Pneumothorax: Small Bore Versus Large Bore Chest Drain
The purpose of this trial is to study the role of small bore chest drains in draining traumatic hemothorax and pneumothorax.
- Trial name
- NCT02344524
- Testing
- Intercostal drainage
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Delhi University
Pneumothorax, Hydrothorax
KatGuide Method Versus Conventional Method at Insertion of Chest Tube
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether if KatGuide (a new developed medical device) improves the placing of a large bore chest tube in the pleural cavity compared to the conventional method.
- Conditions
- Pneumothorax, Hydrothorax, Hemothorax, Empyema
- Trial name
- KatGuide (NCT01522885)
- Testing
- KatGuide versus conventional method (forceps), Chest tube insertion
- Where
- 4 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Niels Katballe
Hemopneumothorax, Pneumothorax
Role of Antibiotics to Reduce Infectious Complications in Tube Thoracotomy Management of Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics in patients with chest tubes for management of thoracic injuries in the reduction of the incidence of empyema as compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01127880
- Testing
- Ancef or Clindamycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
Hemothorax; Traumatic, Hemopneumothorax; Traumatic
Suction vs Underwater Seal for HemoPneumoThoraX Trial
Traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax are common consequences of chest injury, often requiring prompt tube thoracostomy to re-expand the lung and drain accumulated blood or air.
- Trial name
- SUS-HPTX (NCT07551791)
- Testing
- Suction, Water Seal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Retained Hemothorax
Intrapleural Urokinase for Retained Hemothorax
Intrapleural thrombolytic treatment with urokinase for retained hemothorax is effective and safe. However, previous study was limited in prospective observation study without control group.
- Trial name
- NTUH (NCT01134237)
- Testing
- urokinase
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Hemothorax, Hemopneumothorax; Traumatic
Prospective Evaluation of 14F Thal Tube vs 28 French Chest Tube for Hemothorax and Use of Maximum Barrier Precautions
Traumatic hemothorax and hemopneumothorax are common diagnoses which are typically treated by placement of a chest tube. 28-32 Fr chest tubes have previously been shown equivalent to 36-40 Fr chest tubes for the non-emergent…
- Conditions
- Hemothorax, Hemopneumothorax; Traumatic, Empyema, Chest Tube Size
- Trial name
- NCT03167723
- Testing
- Chest tube placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Pneumothorax, Hemothorax
Evaluating Improvised Chest Drainage Techniques in Conflict Zones
This study examines the use of improvised chest drainage systems in managing chest trauma at Wad Madani Teaching Hospital, a low-resource and conflict-affected setting.
- Conditions
- Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Thoracic Trauma, Flail Chest
- Trial name
- NCT06683976
- Where
- Sudan
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Sudan Medical Specialization Board
Interprofessional Approach, Ultrasound
Interprofessional Approach to Ultrasound Diagnosis and Intervention in Critical Care Patients With Pneumothorax and/or Hemothorax
Investigate the efficacy of interprofessional team approach to ultrasound guided diagnosis and intervention (pigtail or chest tube insertion) in critical care patients with Pneumothorax and/or hemothorax.
- Conditions
- Interprofessional Approach, Ultrasound, Intervention, Critical Care
- Trial name
- NCT06825299
- Testing
- Chest-Tube Insertion
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Haemothorax, Empyema
VATS ( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy) Compared to Reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube for Persistent Haemothorax
This is a prospective, randomized study comparing VATS( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy ) to reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube in patients with retained haemothorax.
- Trial name
- NCT02014077
- Testing
- VATS ( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy ), Thoracostomy Tube reinsertion
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cape Town
Hemothorax, Thoracic Injuries
The Management of Traumatic Hemothoraces
Chest injuries are common in patients with polytrauma and are responsible for approximate 25% of all trauma-related mortalities. Traumatic injuries to the thorax often result in the accumulation of blood within the chest (i.e.
- Trial name
- HemoTxRCT (NCT03050502)
- Testing
- Chest tube drain, Expectant management
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Pneumothorax, Hemothorax
Reactor Thoracostomy
Tube thoracostomy is commonly performed in the emergency department for patients suffering from traumatic hemo- or pneumo-thorax.
- Trial name
- UNCUT (NCT03734471)
- Testing
- Reactor Device, Tube thoracostomy
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Crozer-Keystone Health System