Clinical trials
Chest Tube clinical trials
Below are recruiting chest tube clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 19 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04670523Recruiting
Remove chest tube on day 0 after minor lung surgery
This trial tests whether it is safe to take out a chest tube right on the day of surgery (day 0) after certain small, camera-assisted lung/pleura procedures. It may help reduce time the tube stays in and improve comfort, as long as your specific surgery and recovery risk fit the study plan.
BernAges 18–99 - NCT06444854Recruiting
Using patient reports to time chest tube removal after lung surgery
This trial tests whether asking patients about their pain and breathing after lung surgery helps doctors decide the best time to remove the chest tube. If you are having a specific type of lung surgery (VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy), you may qualify.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06053476Recruiting
Chest tube and pain care after lung surgery for collapsed lung
This study compares two ways to manage the chest tube and pain after surgery for a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The goal is to find out which approach helps patients recover faster and with less pain.
VeldhovenAges 16 years+ - NCT06411431Recruiting
Early chest tube removal after surgery for collapsed lung
This study compares two different times to remove the chest tube after surgery for a first-time collapsed lung. The goal is to find out if taking the tube out earlier is just as safe and effective as waiting longer.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06531928Recruiting
Chest tube removal and anxiety after lung surgery
This study looks at whether the way a chest tube is removed after lung surgery affects how anxious patients feel. If you had keyhole lung surgery with one chest tube, this trial may help understand your experience.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT07004634Recruiting
Comparing Drain Types After Minimally Invasive Esophageal Cancer Surgery
This study compares two different ways of placing drains after minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer. It aims to find which method helps you recover better and with fewer complications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07338019Recruiting
A safer way to remove a chest tube
This trial tests a new method for removing a chest tube that has been placed in the lung tissue by accident. It may help people who are stable and do not need emergency surgery.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07457788Recruiting
Forest Sounds During Chest Tube Removal
This study tests whether listening to virtual reality forest sounds can help people feel more comfortable while a chest tube is taken out. It may reduce pain or anxiety during this short procedure.
Istanbul, KadıköyAges 18 years+ - NCT06937450Recruiting
Chest tube washing for traumatic bleeding in the chest
This study tests whether daily washes through a chest tube help clear blood from the chest after an injury. If you have a large collection of blood in your chest, you may qualify for this treatment approach.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 15 years+ - NCT06958848Recruiting
Comparing two chest tube sizes after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery
This trial compares two sizes of chest tubes (16F and 24F) placed after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. The goal is to see which size leads to better recovery and less pain, while still draining fluid and air effectively.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06550323Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for pain during chest tube removal
This study tests if using virtual reality can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort when a chest tube is removed after heart bypass surgery. If you are between 18 and 65 and have a chest tube after coronary artery bypass surgery, you may be able to join.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT07308587Recruiting
Nerve pain after chest tube for broken ribs
This study looks at nerve pain that can happen after a chest tube is placed to treat broken ribs from an injury. The goal is to understand how common it is and how it affects recovery, so doctors can better support patients.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07528482Recruiting
Reflexology and cold therapy for chest tube removal pain
This study tests whether foot massage (reflexology) and cold application can reduce pain when chest tubes are removed after heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if these complementary techniques help manage discomfort during this procedure.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06800781Recruiting
Chest tube duration to prevent afib after heart surgery
This trial tests if leaving a chest tube in a little longer after heart surgery can lower the chance of developing atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). It's for people having certain planned heart surgeries who have not had this rhythm problem before.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT07549555Recruiting
Chest Wall Vibration After Lung Surgery to Help Breathing
This trial tests whether gentle vibrations applied to your chest wall after lung surgery can help you breathe better and reduce how long you need a chest tube (a tube that drains fluid from around your lungs). The study includes patients recovering in the hospital after thoracic surgery.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07125248Recruiting
One vs. Two Drains After Esophageal Cancer Surgery
This study is for people with esophageal cancer who are having open surgery to remove the esophagus. It compares using one chest drain tube versus two to see which leads to a better recovery.
Peshawar, KhyberpukhtunkhwaAges Any age - NCT05511987Recruiting
Thopaz+ digital chest tube vs standard drainage in kids
This study compares a digital chest tube drainage system (called Thopaz+) to the usual (analog) drainage in children who need a chest tube. The goal is to see if the digital system works better or is easier for recovery after a pneumothorax or lung surgery.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges birth–17 years - NCT07564882Recruiting
Music and Mobile Apps to Help Babies With Heart Surgery Pain
This study tests whether music and a mobile app can help reduce pain and stress in babies aged 2–12 months who have had heart surgery. Researchers will measure pain levels and vital signs like heart rate and breathing.
AnkaraAges 2 months–1 year - NCT07018856Recruiting
Can beginners detect collapsed lung after heart surgery via ultrasound?
This trial tests whether a beginner (like a nurse or trainee) can use an ultrasound to safely detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery when the chest tubes are removed. It could make care faster and safer for you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chest tube?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 19 recruiting chest tube studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a chest tube trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a chest tube trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.