Chest tube showdown: suction or water seal?
NCT ID NCT07551791
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two common methods for managing chest tubes in people with blood or air in the chest after an injury. About 150 adults will be assigned to either suction or water seal to see which method leads to shorter chest tube use and fewer problems. The goal is to find out which approach works best for recovery.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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