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NCT00873587 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Clinical Trial Evaluating the Optimal Technique for Chest Tube Removal
A NA study of Chest Tube Removal, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 342
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00873587 is a NA study of Chest Tube Removal that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 342 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00873587, a NA study of Chest Tube Removal, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 342 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
There are two commonly used methods to remove chest tubes following thoracotomy. One is to remove the chest tube at maximum inspiration, (patient is asked to take a deep breath in and hold it), and the other is to pull the chest tube at maximum expiration,(patient is asked to blow out as much air as they can can and hold it). There has been considerable discussion among Thoracic surgeons that one of these two methods may decrease the risk of pneumothorax, the most common complication associated with chest tube removal. The investigators will compare the two methods, and also identify risk factors of developing pneumothorax during chest tube removal.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Chest tube pull on inspiration
- PROCEDURE Expiration
Study Locations (1)
Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 342 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00873587
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00873587 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 342 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Chest Tube Removal appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Chest tube pull on inspiration is the first listed.
NCT00873587 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00873587 about?
NCT00873587 is a clinical study titled "Clinical Trial Evaluating the Optimal Technique for Chest Tube Removal". There are two commonly used methods to remove chest tubes following thoracotomy. One is to remove the chest tube at maximum inspiration, (patient is asked to take a deep breath in and hold it), and the other is to pull the chest tube at maximum expiration,(patient is asked to blow out as much air as...
What is the current status of trial NCT00873587?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 342 participants. The study started on 2009-03. Estimated completion is 2012-09.
What conditions does trial NCT00873587 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chest Tube Removal.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00873587?
The interventions under investigation include: Chest tube pull on inspiration (PROCEDURE), Expiration (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00873587?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00873587 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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