Could a smaller tube be better? new study tests daily cleaning for chest injuries
NCT ID NCT06937450
First seen May 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a smaller chest tube (14-Fr) with daily cleaning works as well as a larger tube (28-Fr) for treating blood buildup in the chest after injury. Twenty stable trauma patients will receive one of the two tube sizes and have their chest flushed daily. The goal is to see which approach leads to less leftover blood, fewer complications, and better patient comfort.
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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