Comparison of Chest Tube Wound Closure: Comparison Between Purse String Method and Plug Method. (NCT07319572) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Comparison of Chest Tube Wound Closure: Comparison Between Purse String Method and Plug Method.
Pakistan246 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective, comparative clinical study evaluates two techniques of chest tube wound closure-purse-string suture and the simple suture/plug method-to determine differences in cosmetic outcomes, wound complications, and overall patient satisfaction following chest tube removal. The study aims to identify the closure technique that provides optimal wound healing with fewer postoperative complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. All patients \>18 years of age
. Patients undergoing chest tube insertion for traumatic causes including Pneumothorax, hemothorax and hemopneumothorax.
Exclusion criteria
. Previous ipsilateral thoracic surgery
. Patients with large wounds necessitating suture closure
. Patients with bleeding disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is comparing two ways to close the wound after a chest tube is removed — a purse-string suture versus a plug method — so which of these does my current care team already use, and do they think one might be better for my specific situation with pneumothorax or hemothorax?
2The trial is focused on measuring air leaks after chest tube removal, which sounds like a serious complication — how common is an air leak after removal in general, and what would happen if I developed one?
3Since this study isn't recruiting yet, it may be a while before I could even participate — given my current condition, is waiting for this trial a realistic option, or should we move forward with standard chest tube removal practices now?
4The trial doesn't mention a specific phase since it's a procedure comparison rather than a drug study, so does that mean the two closure methods being compared are already in common clinical use, and is one already considered the standard of care?
5If I were eventually eligible and interested in this trial, what would my involvement actually look like day-to-day — would it change how long I'm in the hospital or how closely I'd need to be monitored after the chest tube comes out?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.
What they're measuring
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"Incidence of air leak after chest tube removal using purse-string suture or plug method"