Clinical Trial

Traumatic Hemothorax Drainage and Daily Lavage

Study acronym: HTXDLYLAVGE
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Record status
This record was last updated June 18, 2026 (before its estimated August 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This HTX treatment study evaluates the effects of chest tube size and the benefits of daily irrigations on acute HTX. 20 acutely injured but stable trauma patients requiring a chest tube for HTX will be enrolled. Patients will be assigned a 28Fr or 14 Fr chest tube with serial lavage and drainage. The endpoints will be HTX volume (by CT scan), complications, additional interventions, hospital length of stay, chest tube duration, provider feedback, and patient-reported outcomes.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-04-17; most recent amendment 2026-06-16.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06937450
Lead Sponsor University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators: CLR Medical
Conditions Hemothorax; Traumatic
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2025-03-30
Primary Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-18