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
- NCT07460297Enrolling by invitation
Antibiotic and iodine for infection prevention in breast reconstruction
This trial tests if a combination of a pseudomonas bacteria injection and an iodine solution can help prevent infections in women having immediate breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06849661Enrolling by invitation
Bilirubin and recovery after sedation for ERCP
This trial checks if your bilirubin level before sedation affects how quickly you recover and how long you stay in the hospital after an ERCP procedure. ERCP is a procedure to examine your bile ducts.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06918652Recruiting
Surgery or endoscopy for high-risk gallbladder inflammation
This trial compares two minimally invasive treatments for people with severe gallbladder inflammation caused by gallstones. It aims to see which approach better helps the immune system and reduces risks for those who are too sick for standard surgery.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT06514911Recruiting
Laparoscopic surgery for common bile duct stones
This study tests a keyhole surgery technique to remove stones from the common bile duct (the tube that carries bile from the liver to the intestine). It may help people who have stones that need to be removed and are healthy enough for surgery.
SohagAges Any age - NCT07307248Recruiting
Removing a metal stent early vs. standard timing after cyst drainage
This study compares removing a special metal stent early (after 2 weeks) versus waiting the usual 4 weeks in people who had a cyst in their pancreas drained. It is for those whose cyst has shrunk at least 70% after 2 weeks, to see if earlier removal is safe and effective.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 18 years+ - NCT07129603Recruiting
Detecting Brain Complications After a Non-Traumatic Bleed
This study looks for clues in your blood or spinal fluid that might predict brain spasms, delayed damage, or infections after a brain bleed. If you already need a drain to remove fluid, you could be a candidate.
DebrecenAges 18 years+ - NCT07029269RecruitingPhase 3
Recovery without drainage tubes after stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests whether it is safe and helpful to skip placing drainage tubes in the abdomen after keyhole surgery to remove part of the stomach for gastric cancer. It aims to speed up recovery and reduce discomfort.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07549893Recruiting
Coagulation of Middle Meningeal Artery During Brain Bleed Surgery
This trial tests a new technique during surgery for chronic subdural haematoma (bleeding between the brain and skull) where doctors use heat or special tools to seal a blood vessel (the middle meningeal artery) to help prevent the bleed from returning. The goal is to see if this addition to standard surgery is safe and feasible.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07714694Recruiting
Testing a new intermittent catheter for men
This study asks men who use a specific type of catheter (hydrophilic, size 14 French, 40 cm long) at least three times a day to try a new catheter and share their experience through online questionnaires. The goal is to see how well the new catheter works for daily use.
Libertyville, IllinoisAges 22 years+ - NCT03984656RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve-block pain control during lung fluid drainage in ICU
This trial tests whether a specific pain-relief nerve block (given with numbing medicine) can make pleural drainage in the ICU more comfortable. It may help reduce pain during the procedure for people who are awake and breathing on their own.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT04095676Recruiting
Surgery vs drainage for infected fluid around the lung
This trial compares two ways to treat pleural empyema, which is infected fluid and pus around the lung. It looks at whether a minimally invasive surgery (VATS) works better than drainage in helping people recover.
Aarhus, AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04168866Recruiting
Appendicitis abscess treatment: drain surgery or antibiotics
This study compares two ways to treat appendicitis that has formed an abscess or firm inflammatory mass (phlegmon) on a CT scan. It aims to see which approach works better and is safer for people with complicated appendicitis.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04192825Recruiting
Crohn’s anal drainage care study
This trial studies different care and management approaches for people with Crohn’s disease who have an anal infection or drainage area and are planning a drainage procedure. It may help improve how care is planned around the drainage procedure and follow-up.
RennesAges 18 years+ - NCT04690439Recruiting
Light therapy to treat breast cancer–related arm swelling
This trial studies whether a noninvasive light-based treatment (photobiomodulation) can reduce breast cancer–related lymphedema, which is swelling in the arm or chest area due to lymph fluid buildup. If you qualify, you’ll be asked to follow a set treatment and follow-up schedule to see if symptoms improve safely.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05252897Recruiting
Best timing of draining walled-off pancreatic necrosis
This study looks at the best time to do a procedure called necrosectomy after draining a walled-off pocket of dead pancreatic tissue through an endoscope. It may help reduce complications and improve symptoms in people whose pancreatic necrosis is infected or causing problems like pain or blockage.
AdelaideAges 18 years+ - NCT05344651Recruiting
Compare two glaucoma drainage devices and cornea effects
This study compares two surgical drainage devices used for glaucoma and looks at how they affect the clear front window of the eye (the cornea). It may help you understand which device is gentler on the cornea over time.
RotterdamAges 18–100 - NCT05546996Recruiting
Study of pressure readings from existing brain drains
This study collects brain pressure measurements using an external ventricular drain you may already have. It may help researchers better understand how these drains and pressures relate.
Houston, TexasAges 1–21 - NCT05702775Recruiting
Drain gallbladder with ultrasound endoscopy if surgery isn’t possible
This trial compares a new ultrasound-guided way to drain the gallbladder using an endoscope versus non-endoscopic treatments. It’s for adults with acute gallbladder inflammation (from stones) who cannot have surgery, aiming to reduce complications and improve recovery.
Pamplona, NavarreAges Any age - NCT05720338RecruitingPhase 3
Does everyone need a drain after distal pancreas surgery?
This study compares whether patients need an internal abdominal drain after removing part of the pancreas (a distal pancreatectomy). It aims to see if skipping the drain is as safe and may reduce drain-related problems.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05893511RecruitingPhase 3
EUS drainage versus antibiotics for high-risk gallbladder inflammation
This Phase 3 study compares two approaches for people with gallstone-related acute gallbladder inflammation: a procedure called EUS drainage versus antibiotic treatment alone. It may help you avoid early surgery if you are considered high risk for immediate gallbladder removal.
Hong Kong, HONG KONGAges 18 years+ - NCT05924477Recruiting
Compare glaucoma shunt options to prevent cell loss
This study compares a glaucoma drainage device approach to see which one better prevents loss of corneal cells after surgery. You may benefit by receiving close monitoring around the time of glaucoma surgery and helping doctors improve surgical choices.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05994976Recruiting
Collecting skin samples from people with skin conditions
This study collects skin samples (like small biopsies or swabs) from people with certain skin conditions and from healthy volunteers. The samples help researchers learn more about these conditions and may lead to better treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 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+ - NCT06119061RecruitingPhase 4
Telavancin levels in patients with external ventricular drain
This study measures how much of the antibiotic telavancin reaches the fluid around your brain and spine when you have a drain in place. It will help doctors understand if this drug is effective for treating brain infections.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–85
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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.