Pneumothorax
MONDO:0002076Abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity.
Also known as: pneumothorax, pneumothorax (disease)
52 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Ultrasound by novices may replace X-Ray for pneumothorax detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares lung ultrasound performed by medical trainees to standard chest X-rays for detecting pneumothorax (collapsed lung) after chest tube removal in heart surgery and trauma patients. Researchers will enroll 60 adults to see if the ultrasound method is accurate and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Nurse-Led video care may ease daily life for rare Parkinson's forms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based telenursing program, led by a specialist nurse, can improve quality of life and reduce complications like falls for people with atypical parkinsonism (MSA or PSP). About 164 participants will receive proactive and reactive remote monitoring a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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VR goggles may take the fear out of chest tube insertion
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during chest drainage can reduce anxiety and pain. About 38 adults with pneumothorax or pleural effusion will either get standard care or use a VR headset during the procedure. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New app aims to cut hospital stays for lung patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a smartphone app that guides doctors through the best steps for diagnosing and treating pleural disease (fluid, infection, or collapsed lung) can reduce the number of days patients spend in the hospital. About 828 adults in Denmark with these conditions w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Wearable tech aims to track rare brain diseases from home
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether wearable sensors can reliably monitor movement problems in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and related frontotemporal disorders. About 60 participants will wear pendant-like devices for 12 months to track their activity. The goal is …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New breath test could replace painful lung scopes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive breathing test can accurately measure the acidity (pH) in the airways, which is often abnormal in lung diseases. Researchers will compare results from this breath test with standard methods in 150 healthy volunteers and people with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major brain disease tracking study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease and different types of dementia. Researchers will follow 500 adults with symptoms of these conditions over time, using brain scans and genetic tests to see how the diseases progress. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC