Flushing chest tubes may speed recovery from serious lung infections
NCT ID NCT06427538
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at whether regularly flushing chest drains with salt water helps keep them from getting blocked in people with serious lung infections. The goal is to see if this simple step can shorten the time the drain needs to stay in and reduce hospital stays. About 96 adults with infected fluid around the lung will take part.
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Creighton University
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68124, United States
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Henry Ford
RECRUITINGSterling Heights, Michigan, 48310, United States
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Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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