Pleural empyema

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…

The PROMPT study is testing whether an early keyhole procedure called medical thoracoscopy works better than current standard treatment (medicines to break up thick fluid) for people with pleural infection. About 170 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) provides better pain relief than standard local anesthesia during a lung procedure called medical thoracoscopy. One hundred adults scheduled for this procedure will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …

This study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.