Can you go home after a collapsed lung? new study tests outpatient care

NCT ID NCT06471608

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at whether people with a first-time collapsed lung (pneumothorax) can be treated at home instead of staying in the hospital. About 386 adults aged 18-50 will be randomly assigned to either outpatient or standard inpatient care. The main goal is to see if outpatient treatment improves quality of life over 6 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • CHRU de Besançon - Hôpital Jean Minjoz

    Besançon, 25030, France

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  • CHU de Grenoble - Hôpital Michallon

    La Tronche, 38700, France

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  • Hôpital Pellegrin - CHU de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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  • Hôpital Saint Louis - AP-HP

    Paris, 75475, France

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  • Hôpital Universitaire Pitié Salpétrière AP-HP

    Paris, 75651, France

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  • Hôpital de la Milétrie - CHU de Poitiers

    Poitiers, 86021, France

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  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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