Pleural empyema
MONDO:0018667The presence of pus in the thoracic cavity, between the visceral and parietal pleura.
Also known as: pleural empyema, pleural empyema (disease), abscess of thorax, empyema, purulent pleurisy, purulent pleuritis, pyothorax, thorax abscess
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Pleural empyema itself.
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Sub-types of Pleural empyema
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Tuberculous empyema 0 trials
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New app aims to cut hospital stays for lung patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a smartphone app that guides doctors through the best steps for diagnosing and treating pleural disease (fluid, infection, or collapsed lung) can reduce the number of days patients spend in the hospital. About 828 adults in Denmark with these conditions w…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Immune cell webs linked to worse outcomes in chest infection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether tiny webs released by immune cells, called neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), are linked to how severe a pleural infection is and the risk of dying within a year. Researchers analyzed fluid from the chest cavity of 326 patients across multiple coun…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC