Talc or blood patch to stop lung air leaks
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial is for people with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) that has a persistent air leak. It tests whether talc or a blood patch can seal the leak and help the lung re-inflate.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a collapsed lung seen on X-ray or CT scan, with an underlying lung disease.
- The collapsed lung happened on its own (not from an injury or medical procedure).
- You have had an air leak for at least 3 days after the collapsed lung was found.
- Your doctor plans to use talc or a blood patch as the next step to stop the leak.
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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