Trial of a plug for air leaks that won't heal after chest tube drainage
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new silicone plug placed through a bronchoscope to stop air leaks in patients whose pneumothorax hasn't healed after a week of chest tube drainage. It aims to see if the plug is safe and works as a treatment for this condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- 18 years or older
- Have a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) with air leaking for at least 7 days despite a chest tube
- Doctor thinks you can have a bronchoscopy to place the plug, and can find the right airway to block
- Agree to join the study and sign a consent form
- Not allergic to silicone
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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