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New treatment option for Pneumothorax, Primary Spontaneous
Official title Optimal Postoperative Chest Tube and Pain Management in Patients Surgically Treated for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (Pneumotrial)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06053476
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Guidelines lack high quality evidence on optimal postoperative chest tube and pain management after surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). This results in great variability in postoperative care and length of hospital stay (LOS).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 16 and older
You may be able to join if
- All patients operated for PSP
- Age ≥ 16 years
- Able to read and understand the Dutch language
- Mentally able to provide informed consent
- Patients should have a preoperative chest CT scan in order to exclude evident secondary pneumothorax. Previously made CT scans, within a time range...
You likely can't join if
- Previous ipsilateral thoracic surgery (except diagnostic thoracoscopy only) or ipsilateral thoracic radiotherapy
- Underlying lung disease that provoked the pneumothorax (secondary pneumothorax): genetically proven Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, periodic pneumothorax in...
- Contra-indications for TEA (infection at skin site, increased intracranial pressure, non-correctable coagulopathy, sepsis and mechanical spine...
- Patients chronically (\>3 months) using opioids will be excluded since postoperative baseline opioid requirement will be higher and TEA remains the...
- Allergic reactions to analgesics used in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Veldhoven, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 16 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Veldhoven, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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