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NCT07125248 Outcomes of a Single Chest Drain vs Two Drains

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NCT ID NCT07125248
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Khyber Teaching Hospital
Condition Pleura; Effusion
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 68 participants
Start Date 2025-02-28
Primary Completion 2025-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Bilateral chest tube placementSingle drain placement

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 68 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-28 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-01.

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Brief Summary

Esophagectomy is a major surgical procedure done for carcinoma of esophagus. Usually bilateral chest tubes are placed in surgery for prevention of fluid accumulation in chest. However such procedure limits patients mobility and increases severity of pain. recent studies suggest that a single drain can be safe and effective. our study aims to compare the results of two chest tubes vs one.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing open esophagectomy for carcinoma of esophagus Exclusion Criteria: * Non consenting individuals esophagectomy for benign disease

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Saeed Sarwar, MBBS

✉ saeedkmc2020@gmail.com

📞 +923420973863

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07125248 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Pleura; Effusion. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07125248 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07125248 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at saeedkmc2020@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07125248 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Peshawar, Pakistan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07125248 clinical trial?

NCT07125248 is sponsored by Khyber Teaching Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 68 participants.

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