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
- NCT06250699Recruiting
Rapid recovery after urologic surgery
This trial tests a program to help patients recover faster after urologic surgery. It focuses on making sure you heal well and get back to your normal life quickly.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06284642RecruitingPhase 4
Drain and clot-dissolving medicine for severe aneurysm bleeding
This trial tests whether placing a small drain in the lower back and giving a clot-dissolving medicine (urokinase) into the fluid around the brain can help people recover from a severe bleeding stroke caused by a brain aneurysm. It is for patients who are treated quickly after the bleed.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06287112Recruiting
Preventing gallbladder inflammation after bile duct drainage
This study tests whether a new drainage method can help prevent acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) in people who need a bile duct procedure. If you are at risk for gallbladder issues, this approach might reduce complications.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06297265Recruiting
Gentle breast massage after lumpectomy for breast cancer
This trial studies whether a special gentle massage technique (manual lymphatic drainage) can help women who have had breast-conserving surgery and will receive whole breast radiation. The goal is to see if it reduces side effects and improves recovery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06424561Recruiting
Psychological support for wound surgery recovery
This study tests whether talking with a mental health professional helps adults feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for hard-to-heal wounds. It is for patients who are getting VSD (vacuum-assisted drainage) surgery.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06476769Recruiting
Blow bottle and postural drainage for COPD
This study tests whether combining a simple blow-bottle breathing exercise with postural drainage (lying in different positions to help clear mucus) can help people with moderate to severe COPD breathe better. It is designed for older adults who are stable and do not have other major health issues.
Multan Khurd, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06541340Recruiting
Drainage before surgery for pancreatic cancer with jaundice
This study tests a specific drainage step before surgery for patients with pancreatic head cancer who have severe jaundice. It aims to see if this approach improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06541431Recruiting
Testing a new fluid monitoring platform after surgery
This trial tests a new platform that looks at fluid from drains after abdominal or pelvic surgery to see if it can help detect complications early. It may help doctors monitor your recovery more closely.
Hamilton, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05543330RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
M701 for lung cancer with pleural effusion
This trial tests a new drug called M701 for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung, causing fluid buildup (pleural effusion). It aims to see if M701 can help control the fluid and improve symptoms.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06604494Recruiting
Spotting fistulas early after throat cancer surgery
This study tests whether measuring a substance called a "cytokine" in fluid draining from the surgery site can help find a fistula (an abnormal opening) early after throat cancer surgery. If fistulas are found quickly, they can be repaired sooner, which may help you recover better.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06721520RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Botox vs. Pyloromyotomy for stomach drainage after esophageal surgery
This trial compares two ways to help the stomach drain properly after surgery to remove part of the esophagus. One uses Botox injected into the stomach outlet, the other is a surgical cut of the muscle. The goal is to see which method works better at preventing stomach emptying problems.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06740019RecruitingPhase 1
JMKX000197 for malignant pleural effusion in advanced cancer
This trial tests an investigational drug called JMKX000197 given into the chest to control fluid buildup caused by cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have led to a moderate or large pleural effusion requiring drainage.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06855485Recruiting
Stent for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage study
This trial tests a new stent device (HANAROSTEN® HOT Plumber™ with Z-EUSIT™) to drain fluid collections in the pancreas. It may help if you have a pancreatic pseudocyst or walled-off necrosis with mostly fluid content.
Seoul, SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06967597Recruiting
Comparing watchful care vs. active treatment for gallbladder infection after stent placement
This trial looks at whether it is safe to delay treatment for a gallbladder infection in patients who have already had a special stent placed to drain the gallbladder. Patients who are too sick for surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either antibiotics with monitoring or immediate gallbladder removal.
Alicante, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07154043Recruiting
Comparing compression pump vs. massage for arm swelling
This study compares two therapies for breast cancer-related arm swelling (lymphedema): one uses a machine that pumps air around your arm (intermittent pneumatic compression, or IPC), and the other is a special type of massage (manual lymph drainage, or MLD). The goal is to see if the machine works as well as or better than massage for reducing swelling.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT07215169Recruiting
Manual lymph drainage for head and neck lymphedema
This study tests whether manual lymph drainage, a gentle massage technique, can reduce swelling in the head and neck after radiation therapy for throat cancer. It may help people who have completed treatment within the last year.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07257679RecruitingPhase 4
Gentle touch for arm swelling after breast cancer surgery
This study tests a gentle hand-on technique (called Gentle Touch) to see if it helps reduce arm swelling in women who developed lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. It may offer a new way to manage this side effect.
Roma, RMAges 30–75 - NCT07380477Recruiting
Infection risk study for external ventricular drains
This trial looks at whether the fluid from your brain drain (called CSF) can help predict infections. It compares samples taken from different spots on the drain to find better ways to catch infections early.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT02306382Recruiting
Study for diagnosing and treating perianal abscesses with surgery
This study focuses on people 18 and older who have a perianal abscess that needs surgical treatment. It aims to improve how these abscesses are diagnosed and managed, including care around surgery.
Umeå, County of Vasterbotten §Ages 18 years+ - NCT07316101Recruiting
Anti-fog device for brain tumor surgery through the nose
This trial tests a new anti-fog drainage device used during endoscopic pituitary tumor surgery. The device may help keep the surgeon's view clear and improve drainage after surgery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07406698Recruiting
Best timing for endoscopy in infected pancreatitis
This trial studies the best timing for using a camera down your throat to drain infected fluid pockets from severe pancreatitis. It is for people who are still in the hospital with signs of infection and who can have the procedure done within the first 26 days of their illness.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07419360Recruiting
Draining fluid from lungs in heart failure
This study tests whether draining fluid from around the lungs can help people with heart failure who are in the hospital. It looks at how this procedure affects breathing and recovery.
Albany, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07421453Recruiting
Better recovery plan for draining brain blood clots
This trial is testing a new, step-by-step care plan (called an enhanced recovery pathway) for people who need a small hole drilled in their skull to drain a slow-growing blood clot (chronic subdural hematoma). The goal is to see if this organized approach helps patients recover faster and feel better.
LeuvenAges 18 years+
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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.