PNEUMOTHORAX

This study tests whether an AI tool can help doctors find lung issues like pneumonia or fluid buildup on chest X-rays. About 1,470 adults with breathing problems will have their X-rays read by doctors with and without AI support. The goal is to see if AI improves detection rates …

This study is testing a new ultrasound measurement called the Lung Sliding Index (LSI) to see if it can help doctors tell apart different lung diseases like COPD, pneumonia, and pneumothorax. Researchers will enroll 700 adults with various lung conditions and healthy volunteers t…

This study tests a small, reusable device that attaches to chest drains to detect air leaks from the lungs after surgery. The device measures gases like CO2 and oxygen to see if it can spot leaks more accurately than just looking for bubbles. About 33 adults having lung surgery w…

This study tests a new portable X-ray machine that takes moving images of the lungs at the bedside in the ICU. It aims to see if this technology can give doctors better information about lung function and blood flow compared to standard X-rays. About 230 adults with various lung …

This study tests whether using a smaller chest drain (16F) instead of the usual larger one (24F) can reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery for cancer. About 124 adults having a lung lobe or segment removed will be randomly assigned to one drain size. Pain levels while…

This study tests whether injecting a small amount of fluid into the space around the lung during a CT-guided lung biopsy can lower the risk of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Researchers will also position patients so the biopsy targets gravity-dependent areas. About 198 adults …

This study looks at whether giving a nerve block (paravertebral block) during chest surgery can help prevent problems like lung infections, trouble breathing, or fluid buildup. Researchers will track 500 adults having keyhole or robotic chest surgery to see if those who get the b…

This study is for women with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease that mainly affects young women. Researchers want to understand how the disease destroys lung tissue at the cellular and genetic level. Up to 2000 participants will help scientists identify the prote…

This study explores whether medical trainees (residents and fellows) can learn to use lung ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery. About 120 adults who recently had heart surgery and are having chest tubes removed will participate. After tube rem…

This study looks at whether fluid taken from a newborn's stomach right after birth can help predict if they will need breathing support for more than 6 hours. Researchers will test the fluid with a special device and compare the results to what actually happens. The goal is to im…

This study aims to learn more about the genetic causes of Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, a rare condition that raises the risk of kidney cancer, lung cysts, and benign skin bumps. Researchers will study up to 950 people with known or suspected BHD and their family members. Partic…