Clinical trials: Thoracic Injury
COVID-19
Healthcare Worker Exposure Response and Outcomes of Hydroxychloroquine
This is a double blind, placebo controlled study in approximately 2,000 health care workers at risk for being exposed to COVID-19.
- Trial name
- HERO-HCQ (NCT04334148)
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adrian Hernandez
Coronary Syndrome, Acute, Coronary Artery Disease
A Study of Population and Sex-specific Troponin Cutoffs for Ruling Out Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute myocardial infarction (MI) is defined as a rise and/or fall in cardiac troponins (cTn) with at least one value above the 99th percentile upper reference limit (URL) in the context of symptoms or clinical evidence of…
- Conditions
- Coronary Syndrome, Acute, Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- DANSPOT (NCT05336435)
- Testing
- Implementation of the new population and sex-specific 99th percentile URL for cardiac troponin
- Where
- 22 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 5,175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Rib; Fracture
RibFix Blu Thoracic Fixation System Versus Non-surgical Treatment in Non-flail Chest Rib Fractures
This is a prospective, multi-center, observational, cohort study involving skilled cardiothoracic surgeons who are experienced in implanting the treatment of non-flail chest rib fractures and the use of RibFix Blu Thoracic…
- Trial name
- NCT05146986
- Testing
- Non surgical and Surgical
- Where
- 5 sites in Australia, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Thoracic Aorta
Aortic Elongation and Dissection
Aim of this study is to measure length of the ascending aorta in adults and to investigate the clinical implication of 'elongation' of the aorta.
- Trial name
- NCT02722889
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Lung Cancer, Lung Injury
Hazardous Surgical Smoke: Risk Assessment and Evaluation of a New Smoke Extractor System in the Surgical Unit
The investigators will define two separate groups of surgical procedures: 1.) an 'open group' in which mainly open anatomic lung resections will be included, and 2.) a 'minimally invasive' group in which mainly thoracoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT03924206
- Testing
- Smoke evacuation system
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Rib Fractures
Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Blocks
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of using the ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane blocks to provide additional pain relief to patients with rib fractures in the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive…
- Trial name
- NCT04916691
- Testing
- EPSB for rib fractures, Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Trauma, Rib Fractures
Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves for the Treatment of Rib Fractures
The goal of this double blinded randomized control trial is to learn if percutaneous cryoablation of traumatic rib fractures improves outcomes.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Rib Fractures, Chest Wall Disorder, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT06533904
- Testing
- Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves, Multi-modal pain regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Respiratory Distress, Lung Injury
Infant Pulmonary Mechanics: High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal CPAP
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of heated humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) as compared to noninvasive nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) on lung function as a measure of lung injury in…
- Trial name
- NCT01939067
- Testing
- Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula, Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Thoracic Anesthesia, One Lung Ventillation (OLV)
Association Between One Lung Ventilation and Myocardial Injury Markers (Troponin T and I) in Thoracic Surgical Procedures (OLVTIS)
This prospective single-group cohort study aims to investigate the association between the One-Lung Ventilation (OLV) technique and myocardial injury, as measured by postoperative Troponin T and Troponin I levels, in patients…
- Trial name
- OLVTIS (NCT07302243)
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Endotracheal Intubation, Pediatric
Pediatric Intubation During Emergency Conditions
The effectiveness of endotracheal intubation in pre-hospital conditions is insufficient - especially in the context of pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Endotracheal Intubation, Pediatric, Cardiac Arrest, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03602183
- Testing
- Macintosh laryngoscope, Miller laryngoscope, McGrath MAC EMS
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lazarski University
Premature Birth, Obstructive Lung Disease
Pulmonary Outcomes of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Young Adulthood
Preterm birth alters the normal sequence of lung development with lasting respiratory consequences. It is still unclear whether observed respiratory morbidities in preterm born individuals reflect sequelae from a non-progressive…
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Obstructive Lung Disease, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT02820818
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Radiotherapy Side Effect
SBRT With S1 Combined With Endostar in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
Human recombinant endostatin preclinical studies have shown that the drug can inhibit endothelial cell proliferation, angiogenesis and tumor growth, still can directly induce lung cancer cell apoptosis, multiple clinical studies…
- Trial name
- SBRTLCES (NCT04274270)
- Testing
- Endostar
- Where
- 16 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
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
Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Stroke
Emulation of the Moderate Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health Trial (MACH15)
The aim of this study is to assess how long-term alcohol consumption influences health risks by emulating the Moderate Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health Trial (MACH15).
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Stroke, Angina Pectoris, Coronary Revascularization
- Trial name
- NCT06583161
- Testing
- Moderate drinking, Quitting, Social drinking
- Volunteers
- 503,325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Exercise Addiction
Effects of Exercise or Taping on Pain, Function, Range of Motion, Strength and Kyphosis in Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Participants with subacromial pain syndrome underwent shoulder exercises. In addition to the exercises, group A received thoracic extension exercise and group B received kinesio taping.
- Conditions
- Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Exercise Addiction, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06777121
- Testing
- Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exercise, Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio taping, Shoulder exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sevtap Günay
Lung Cancer
An App to Identify Radiation Pneumonitis - a Pre-Study in Healthy Volunteers
Radiation pneumonitis is a possible side effect of radiotherapy for lung cancer. Since it often occurs only several weeks following radiotherapy, the corresponding symptoms may not be associated with previous administered…
- Trial name
- POLCAR-HV (NCT07824544)
- Testing
- PneumoCheck app
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Traumatic Pneumothorax
Pigtail Catheter Versus Chest Tube in the Management of Traumatic Pneumothorax
A small 14-French(F) pigtail catheter (PC) has been shown to work equally well with traditional 32-40F chest tube (CT), especially in traumatic pneumothorax. There are no clinical data on tube-site pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01537289
- Testing
- Pigtail catheter insertion (Cook), chest tube (28-French)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Rib Fractures
Ultrasound-Guided Mid-Point Transverse Process to Pleura Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Pain Management in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures (A Prospective Randomized Double- Blinded, Non-inferiority Trial )
The aim of our study is to investigate whether the analgesic effect of MTPB is non inferior to that of TPVB in trauma patients with multiple rib fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT06981728
- Testing
- Mid point transverse to pleura block
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Rib Fractures
Lidocaine Patches in Elderly Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures
Many patients are prescribed lidocaine patches for rib fractures despite mixed evidence to their efficacy. The outcome of this trial offers significant benefit to patient care if it finds benefit of their use or if it does not.
- Trial name
- NCT05714631
- Testing
- 4% Lidocaine Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Anesthesia, Rib Fractures
Serratus Anterior Block and Catheter Use in Rib Fractures in the Emergency Department
The main aim of this study is to determine whether Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) blockade provides improved pain relief after rib fractures compared to epidural administration of local anaesthetic.
- Trial name
- SABRE (NCT03711812)
- Testing
- Serratus Anterior Plane Catheter, Thoracic Epidural Catheter
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London