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Empyema

MONDO:0005242

An accumulation of pus in a body cavity, usually the pleural space.

Also known as: collection of pus

11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Empyema itself.

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↑ Bacterial infectious disease (2079)

Sub-types of Empyema

Subdural empyema 1 trial
Tuberculous empyema 0 trials

Including sub-types (11) Tagged with Empyema (10)

Trials to join now! 4 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 4

Can saline alone treat lung infections? new pilot study aims to find out

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This pilot study will test whether flushing the chest tube with saline alone can treat complicated pleural infections (fluid buildup around the lungs). If saline doesn't work, patients will receive stronger clot-busting drugs (fibrinolytics) or surgery. The study will track how l…

Phase 4 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC