Clinical trials: Chest Tube Removal, active
Lung, Lung Adenocarcinoma
Reinforced and Non-Reinforced Staple Lines in Fissureless Lobectomy
Prolonged Air Leak (PAL) is a common and serious problem after lung surgery. It can lead to worse patient outcomes, longer hospital stays, and higher costs.
- Conditions
- Lung, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell
- Trial name
- NCT06602661
- Testing
- Fissureless Lobectomy with Reinforced Staple Lines, Fissureless Lobectomy with Non-Reinforced Staple Lines
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Surrey Thoracic Surgery Group
Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Nodule
Video Double-Lumen Tube for Secondary Pulmonary Resection
During thoracic surgery, double-lumen endotracheal intubation with one-lung ventilation is routinely performed to optimize surgical exposure, facilitate operative manipulation, and prevent iatrogenic lung injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07467005
- Testing
- Video Double-Lumen Tube Group, Conventional Double-Lumen Tube Group
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University
Pain Management
Effectiveness of Nonpharmacologic Therapies on Pain After Removal of Chest Drains in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of pain reduction between an experimental treatment and the usual one when removing thoracic drains in post cardiac surgery patients, in a Cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NPT (NCT06974071)
- Testing
- Local cold therapy., Lavender oil.
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
The Effects of Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety Levels During Chest Tube Removal
The Effect of Virtual Reality
Chest tubes are routinely required during cardiothoracic procedures in open-heart surgeries. Postoperatively, these tubes are typically removed within 24-48 hours, and the removal process often causes patients to experience…
- Trial name
- NCT07283172
- Testing
- Virtual Reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
Chest Tube, Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of listening to nature sounds in a virtual reality forest on pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction during chest tube removal.
- Conditions
- Chest Tube, Virtual Reality, Chest Tube Removal
- Trial name
- NCT07457788
- Testing
- Virtual Reality with Nature Sounds
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Lung Pathologies of Unclear Etiology
Early Postoperative Day 0 Chest Tube Removal After Thoracoscopic Minor Surgeries
The safe conditions for early chest tube removal have been progressively questioned and redefined around reliable digital air flow criteria and extension of liquid threshold accepted.
- Trial name
- CTremoval (NCT04670523)
- Testing
- Early postoperative day 0 (POD 0) chest tube removal., Chest tube removal according to traditional standard protocol not earlier than on postoperative day 1 (POD 1).
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Open Heart Surgery
The Effect of Rapid Relaxation Exercise and Cold Application on Pain, Anxiety, and Satisfaction Before Chest Tube Removal
A chest tube is inserted to drain air, fluid, or blood from the pleural space and is vital for restoring respiratory function in the postoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT07248085
- Testing
- Cold Application, Rapid Relaxation Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Early Chest Tube Removal After Surgery for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) with blebectomy/wedge resection plus pleurodesis is the standard of care for recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) or, in certain instances, after the first episode.
- Trial name
- NCT06411431
- Testing
- Early Chest Tube Removal, Standard Chest Tube Removal, Apical Chest Tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Medical Center
Pulmonary Nodule, Pneumothorax
Safety And Recovery Of Tubeless Strategy In Uniportal VATS Wedge Resection
Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and recovery outcomes of different tubeless strategies in adult patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) wedge resection who are…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Nodule, Pneumothorax, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07395349
- Testing
- Conventional Chest Tube Drainage, Single Intraoperative Aspiration Tubeless, Double Intraoperative Aspiration Tubeless
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Lung Surgery, Chest Tube Removal
Patient Reported Outcomes Targeting Early Chest Tube Removal (PROTECTR) Study
This study is a single centre, prospective clinical trial evaluating the safety and feasibility of implementing a same day chest tube removal protocol in patients undergoing Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) anatomical…
- Conditions
- Lung Surgery, Chest Tube Removal, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
- Trial name
- PROTECTR (NCT06444854)
- Testing
- early chest tube removal
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Pneumothorax, Hemothorax
Comparison of Chest Tube Wound Closure: Comparison Between Purse String Method and Plug Method.
This prospective, comparative clinical study evaluates two techniques of chest tube wound closure-purse-string suture and the simple suture/plug method-to determine differences in cosmetic outcomes, wound complications, and…
- Conditions
- Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Chest Tube, Chest Tube Removal
- Trial name
- NCT07319572
- Testing
- Purse string suture closure, Plug method closure
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 246 people
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Open-Heart Surgery
Effect of Box Breathing Before Chest Tube Removal After Open-Heart Surgery
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of box breathing performed before chest tube removal on pain, anxiety, dyspnea, and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07808658
- Testing
- Box breathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Chest Tube Removal
Effect of Warm Footbath Combined With Relaxation Exercise on Pain and Anxiety During Chest Tube Removal After Cardiac Surgery
Chest tube removal is a widely used surgical procedure, particularly in the post-cardiac surgery period, to maintain cardiopulmonary stability, provide mediastinal drainage, and prevent potential complications.
- Trial name
- NCT07585240
- Testing
- Relaxation Exercises, Warm Water Foot Bath
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Igdir University
Pneumothorax, Cardiac Surgery
Feasibility Study of Novice-Performed Lung Ultrasound for Pneumothorax Detection After Cardiac Surgery
What is the purpose of this study? This study is being done to find out if medical trainees (such as residents and fellows) can learn to use lung ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Pneumothorax, Cardiac Surgery, Lung Ultrasound, Chest Tube Removal
- Trial name
- CLEARVGRD (NCT07018856)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Jacobo Moreno Garijo
Pneumothorax
Lung Ultrasound Versus Chest Radiography for Detection of Pneumothorax
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center annually provides assistance to approximately 600 cardiac surgeries and 1500 trauma patients, many of whom require chest tubes to prevent blood and fluids from accumulating in the pleural…
- Trial name
- LUSvsCXR (NCT06022081)
- Testing
- Lung ultrasound to detect pneumothorax.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Postoperative Pain, Anxiety
Effects of Vibration and Breathing Exercises on Pain and Anxiety During Chest Tube Removal
Removing a chest tube is a common procedure after chest surgery, but it can cause significant pain and anxiety for patients. Although medications can help reduce these symptoms, they may have side effects and are not always…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Anxiety, Thoracic Drainage
- Trial name
- NCT07327957
- Testing
- Vibration, Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Gamze BULUT
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Chest Tube Removal
The Effect of Music and Musical Mobile Interventions on Pain and Physiological Parameters
Chest tube removal in infants undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease is an invasive procedure associated with significant pain and physiological stress responses.
- Trial name
- Music Pain Inf (NCT07564882)
- Testing
- Music Group, Musical Mobile Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Chest Tube Management, Chest Tube Withdrawal
The Buzdar Technique
Chest tube thoracostomy remains a lifesaving intervention in trauma and thoracic surgery, used for the management of pneumothorax, hemothorax, empyema, and pleural effusions.
- Conditions
- Chest Tube Management, Chest Tube Withdrawal, Iatrogenic Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07338019
- Testing
- Gradual chest tube removal
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore