Clinical trials
Drainage clinical trials
Below are recruiting drainage clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 104 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06480422Recruiting
Breathing exercises for moderate COPD
This study tests two breathing exercises—autogenic drainage and segmental breathing—to see if they help people with moderate COPD breathe easier. It may help you clear mucus and improve your lung function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06655051Recruiting
Plastic versus metal stent for bile duct blockage from chronic pancreatitis
This study compares two types of stents (plastic vs. metal) to see which works better for treating bile duct narrowing caused by chronic pancreatitis. If you have a bile duct blockage from chronic pancreatitis, you may be eligible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06690112Recruiting
Early drain removal after stomach cancer surgery
This pilot study tests whether it is safe to remove the surgical drain early in patients with a specific amount of output after stomach cancer surgery. It may help reduce discomfort and hospital stay for patients whose drain output is moderate.
SeoulAges 18–79 - NCT06709456Recruiting
Draining fluid from lungs in the ICU
This trial tests whether draining fluid that builds up around the lungs helps patients with breathing problems in the intensive care unit. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, have at least 2 cm of fluid on an ultrasound or CT scan, and need extra oxygen or a breathing machine.
AalborgAges 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+ - NCT07084701Recruiting
Lymphatic drainage for memory in sleep-deprived college students
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive neck and head massage technique, called lymphatic drainage, can help improve memory and thinking in college students who are not sleeping enough. It is a preliminary study to see if the idea works.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07205263Recruiting
AI-guided minimally invasive surgery for brain bleeding
This trial tests a minimally invasive surgery guided by artificial intelligence to treat spontaneous brain bleeding. It aims to improve recovery by precisely removing the clot with less damage to healthy brain tissue.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07247461Recruiting
Draining lung abscesses through the chest wall
This trial tests if draining a lung abscess through a tube placed in the chest is effective. If you have a lung abscess at least 4 cm wide in the outer part of your lung and signs of infection, you may be able to join.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07279545Recruiting
Effect of cord drainage on labor and bleeding
This trial tests if draining blood from the umbilical cord after birth can reduce bleeding during the third stage of labor. It might help make delivery safer and lower the risk of hemorrhage.
Zonguldak, Zonguldak/CentreAges 18–35 - NCT07395778Recruiting
Feeding method after drainage of pancreatic necrosis
This trial compares two ways of feeding after a procedure to drain pancreatic necrosis: a tube placed into the small intestine or eating by mouth. It aims to see which method helps recovery better.
ChandigarhAges 18–75 - NCT07428265Recruiting
Wound healing study for diabetic carbuncle treatment
This trial compares two surgical methods for treating a diabetic carbuncle (a skin infection causing a painful lump) followed by vacuum-assisted closure (a device that helps wounds heal by applying gentle suction). It aims to see which approach leads to better healing.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–70 - NCT07494812Recruiting
Testing a new fluid drain method for normal pressure hydrocephalus
This study tests a new way to drain fluid from the spine during a lumbar drain trial for older adults with suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus. The goal is to see if using a special pressure-regulated system makes the procedure safer and more effective at predicting who will benefit from a shunt.
Dallas, TexasAges 60–99 - NCT07552116Recruiting
Low-intensity laser therapy for pneumonia in children with Down syndrome
This trial tests whether a special low-intensity laser treatment can help boost the immune system and fight pneumonia in children with Down syndrome. Researchers want to see if this approach might help children recover better from their first pneumonia infection.
CairoAges 3–5 - NCT07579013Recruiting
Postural Drainage Techniques for Infants With Respiratory Distress
This study tests whether gentle positioning and chest techniques can help infants with respiratory distress syndrome (a breathing condition in newborns) breathe better and get more oxygen. Researchers will compare two approaches to see which helps most.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 1 month–2 months - NCT07642440Recruiting
Suprapubic Drainage During Bladder Stone Removal Surgery
This trial tests whether a temporary drainage tube placed above the pubic bone during bladder stone removal surgery improves outcomes. You would be considered if you have a large bladder stone (over 2 cm) and are scheduled for minimally invasive surgery to break it up and remove it.
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07301762Enrolling by invitation
Manual lymphatic drainage device for sleep apnea patients
This trial tests if a nightly automated manual lymphatic drainage device called Neuroglide can improve how the brain clears waste (glymphatic function) in people with obstructive sleep apnea. You may qualify if you are 50 or older, have sleep apnea, and regularly use CPAP.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 50 years+ - NCT06671418Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Stenting vs drainage for blocked bile ducts from cancer
This study compares two ways to open blocked bile ducts near the liver due to cancer that cannot be removed. One method uses a stent placed through the skin (percutaneous stenting), and the other uses a tube placed through a scope (endoscopic drainage). The goal is to see which approach works better for relieving jaundice and improving quality of life.
RotterdamAges Any age - NCT06820736Recruiting
Comparing drain methods after low back surgery
This study compares two different methods of using a tube (drain) to remove fluid after low back surgery. It aims to see which drain technique leads to fewer problems or better recovery for people having one or two levels of back surgery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT06553261Recruiting
Leakage after right colon surgery study
This study looks at how often leaks happen after planned surgery on the right side of the colon (the part that connects to the small intestine). It may help doctors understand risks better.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05253352Recruiting
Track lymph fluid flow in arms after breast lymph node surgery
This study uses mapping tests to understand how lymph fluid drains in the arm after breast cancer surgery. It may help improve future treatments for arm swelling or drainage problems, but it is mainly for specific past surgical histories.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04622540Recruiting
Study for living donor liver transplant patients
This study looks at living donor liver transplant care and follows patients for about 3 years to see how they do over time. If you had (or are scheduled for) a living donor liver transplant and can be followed long-term, this trial may be able to collect your outcomes.
SeoulAges 19–79 - NCT04016675Recruiting
Radiation before surgery for cancer of the tear sac
This trial studies giving radiation before surgery for malignant (cancerous) tumors of the tear sac. It may help shrink the tumor and improve how well treatment works when surgery is planned.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06201429Recruiting
New device for draining fluid after brain surgery
This study tests a new device to remove extra fluid from the brain during surgery. It may be an option if you need a brain operation that uses a drain.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 22–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for drainage?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 104 recruiting drainage 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 drainage 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 drainage 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.