Saltwater rinse through chest tube may boost infection recovery

NCT ID NCT06434324

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a simple saltwater rinse (saline irrigation) through a chest tube can improve how well the standard medication clears a serious lung infection called empyema. About 60 adults with this infection will receive either standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus the rinse. The goal is to see if the rinse reduces the number of medication doses needed and avoids extra procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pleural empyema

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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