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Pleural Space Saline Irrigation in Addition to Standard Intrapleural Thrombolytic Therapy in Empyema/Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Pleural Space Saline Irrigation in Addition to Standard Intrapleural Thrombolytic Therapy in the Management of Empyema/Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pleural infection

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if there is any benefit in adding saline irrigation through a chest tube to the standard course of treatment for people diagnosed or suspected of having a pleural space infection.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Saline Irrigation for people with pleural infection. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

PROCEDURESaline Irrigation

250 cc waves of warmed saline irrigation (up to 2000 cc) through thoracostomy tube on a daily basis

Locations(1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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