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New treatment option for Hemothorax; Traumatic
Official title Traumatic Hemothorax Drainage and Daily Lavage
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06937450
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This HTX treatment study evaluates the effects of chest tube size and the benefits of daily irrigations on acute HTX. 20 acutely injured but stable trauma patients requiring a chest tube for HTX will be enrolled.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 and older
You may be able to join if
- Able to provide consent for the research study
- More than 15 years of age
- Presence of acute traumatic HTX or HTX-PTX diagnosed on chest CT scan within 24 hours of injury and clinical indication for drainage (hemothorax of...
- Hemodynamic stability (heart rate 120 beats per minute; systolic blood pressure 90 mmHg)
- Bilateral or unilateral hemothorax of greater than 300 mL HTX by Mergo Formula from chest CT
You likely can't join if
- Less than 15 years of Age
- Prisoner
- Pregnant due to the risk of CT scans
- HTX or HTX-PTX not requiring drainage or drainage performed prior to randomization/enrollment
- Patients undergoing operative intervention (i.e. thoracotomy) as initial management of hemothorax (6) Persistent hemodynamic instability after...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to provide consent for the research study
- More than 15 years of age
- Presence of acute traumatic HTX or HTX-PTX diagnosed on chest CT scan within 24 hours of injury and clinical indication for drainage (hemothorax of moderate or large size greater then 300 mL)
- Hemodynamic stability (heart rate 120 beats per minute; systolic blood pressure 90 mmHg)
- Bilateral or unilateral hemothorax of greater than 300 mL HTX by Mergo Formula from chest CT
- Able to complete the entire study including randomization, tube placement, lavages and final CT Scan.
- Less than 15 years of Age
- Prisoner
- Pregnant due to the risk of CT scans
- HTX or HTX-PTX not requiring drainage or drainage performed prior to randomization/enrollment
- Patients undergoing operative intervention (i.e. thoracotomy) as initial management of hemothorax (6) Persistent hemodynamic instability after initial resuscitation and CT imaging
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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, 15 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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