Pneumothorax
MONDO:0002076Abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity.
Also known as: pneumothorax, pneumothorax (disease)
48 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 35 tagged with Pneumothorax itself.
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Sub-types of Pneumothorax
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Familial spontaneous pneumothorax 13 trials
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Hemopneumothorax 2 trials
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Spontaneous tension pneumothorax 1 trial
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Catamenial pneumothorax 0 trials
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Tuberculous pneumothorax 0 trials
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Ultrasound by novices may replace X-Ray for pneumothorax detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares lung ultrasound performed by medical trainees to standard chest X-rays for detecting pneumothorax (collapsed lung) after chest tube removal in heart surgery and trauma patients. Researchers will enroll 60 adults to see if the ultrasound method is accurate and …
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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VR goggles may take the fear out of chest tube insertion
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during chest drainage can reduce anxiety and pain. About 38 adults with pneumothorax or pleural effusion will either get standard care or use a VR headset during the procedure. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety us…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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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