Saline wash may offer safer way to treat lung infections
NCT ID NCT07666464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 trial tests whether early irrigation of the chest cavity with saline can improve outcomes for people with complicated pleural infections. 244 adults will receive either standard care or saline irrigation twice daily for three days. The goal is to see if this approach reduces death, the need for surgery, or additional enzyme therapy within 30 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
saline (0.9% sodium chloride) irrigation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer, simpler alternative to enzyme therapy for treating complicated pleural infections, reducing the need for surgery or additional treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial with 244 participants, and earlier evidence is limited to one small study. The saline irrigation may not prove more effective than standard care, and there is a risk of adverse events like bleeding or infection.
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CHU Amiens Picardie
RECRUITINGAmiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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