Pleural Suction Additional to Thoracostomy Tube for Traumatic Hemothorax (NCT04525365) | Clinical Trial Compass
SuspendedNot Applicable
Pleural Suction Additional to Thoracostomy Tube for Traumatic Hemothorax
Stopped: It was not possible to achieve adequate recruitment to complete the necessary sample. The rate at which patients are recruited does not allow for continued participation
Colombia250 participantsStarted 2020-03-17
Plain-language summary
The primary treatment for traumatic hemothorax, is a thoracostomy tube. Some of these patients develop a clotted hemothorax by insufficient drainage. This complication needs surgical resolution and can generate an empyema. One strategy to reduce this complication is pleural suction under sedation before the thoracostomy tube. The aim of the study is define if the procedure really lower the incidence of clotted hemothorax. The investigators design and open label, randomized, interventional study, comparing the realization of the pleural suction and thoracostomy tube alone
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Traumatic hemothorax that needs a Thoracostomy tube procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous hemothorax in the same hemithorax
* Hemodynamic instability
* Massive hemothorax
* Obtaining saliva, bile, intestinal or gastric material, chyle at the time of performing the procedure
* Closed thoracostomy performed in other institution
* Need of mayor surgical intervention in thorax
* Contraindication for sedation
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.