Flushing chest tubes could speed recovery from serious lung infections

NCT ID NCT06427538

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether regularly flushing chest drains with salt water helps people with infected fluid around the lungs recover faster. About 96 adults who need a chest tube for this infection will be randomly assigned to get either regular flushing or standard care. The goal is to see if flushing helps the tube stay open, leading to earlier tube removal and shorter hospital stays.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Creighton University

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, United States

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  • Henry Ford

    RECRUITING

    Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48310, United States

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  • Mount Sinai

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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