Scientists measure hidden lung pressures to predict treatment needs
NCT ID NCT04630301
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study measured the pressure inside the chest of 37 adults with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) during standard treatment. The goal was to see if these pressure readings could help doctors understand which patients might need more advanced procedures. The research did not test a new treatment but aimed to gather information for future care.
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Locations
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Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York, 12208, United States
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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