PNEUMOTHORAX

This study tests a new, reusable gas analyzer that attaches to chest drains to detect air leaks after lung surgery. The device measures CO2, O2, and pressure to help doctors see if a leak is present. About 33 adults having thoracic surgery will take part. The goal is to see if th…

This study is testing a new ultrasound measurement called the Lung Sliding Index (LSI) to see if it can help doctors tell apart different lung diseases like COPD, pneumonia, and pneumothorax. Researchers will measure LSI in 700 adults with various lung conditions and healthy volu…

This study tests whether an AI tool helps doctors find lung issues like pneumonia or fluid buildup on chest X-rays more accurately than doctors working alone. About 1,470 adults with breathing problems will have their X-rays read with and without AI support. The goal is to see if…

This study tests a new portable chest X-ray machine that takes moving images (15 frames per second) right at the bedside in the ICU. Researchers want to see if it gives doctors better information about lung and diaphragm function compared to standard X-rays. About 230 adults with…

This study looks at whether using a smaller chest drain (16F) instead of the standard larger one (24F) reduces pain after minimally invasive lung surgery. About 124 adults with operable lung cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two drain sizes. Pain levels will be measu…

This study aims to understand why a rare lung disease called LAM destroys lung tissue in women of childbearing age. Researchers will analyze cells, proteins, and genes from up to 2,000 participants to find the root causes. The goal is to pave the way for more effective treatments…

This study tests whether injecting a small amount of fluid into the chest cavity and positioning the patient so the biopsy is in a gravity-dependent area can reduce the risk of lung collapse (pneumothorax) during CT-guided lung biopsies. About 198 adults with suspicious lung lesi…

This study explores whether medical trainees (residents and fellows) can learn to use lung ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery. About 120 adults who had heart surgery and are having chest tubes removed will get both a trainee-performed ultraso…

This study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers want to learn more about the genes involved, how kidney tumors grow, and the overall risk for people with BHD. Up to 950 people with known or s…

This study looks at stomach fluid from newborns to see if it can predict which babies will need breathing support for more than 6 hours. Researchers will collect fluid during routine care and use a special algorithm to make predictions. The goal is to improve early detection of r…

This study is observing whether a pain-blocking injection given during chest surgery can lower the chance of serious problems like lung infections or breathing trouble afterward. About 500 adults having keyhole or robot-assisted chest surgery will take part. The goal is to see if…