Saline wash for complicated lung infections
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if washing the infected fluid in the chest with salt water (saline) early on helps treat complicated lung infections better than the usual care. It may improve recovery and reduce the need for surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a complicated lung infection with fluid around the lung that needs drainage
- You have had an ultrasound to check the fluid and see if it has pockets
- You agree to use effective birth control if you could become pregnant
- You can understand and sign a consent form
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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