Fungal chest infection: washing the chest cavity
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a chest-washing procedure (lavage) for people with a fungal infection in the space between the lung and chest wall. It aims to see if this extra step helps clear the infection before or instead of surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a confirmed fungal infection in the chest cavity (empyema).
- You have a chest tube in place to drain the infection.
- You are already taking antifungal medication by mouth or IV.
- You are either going to have surgery to clean out the infection, or your doctors have decided surgery is not safe for you.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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