Empyema

• CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2026-03-30
  Clinical Trial Update: Pleural Space Saline Irrigation in Addition to Standard Intrapleural Thrombolytic Therapy in Empyema/Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion [NA]

  A Mayo Clinic-sponsored clinical trial is recruiting to evaluate pleural space saline irrigation in addition to standard intrapleural thromb…

• CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2025-10-16
  Clinical Trial Update: UNC Pleural Fluid Registry

  UNC Pleural Fluid Registry trial is currently recruiting to collect pleural fluid data from patients with several conditions including lung …

• CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2025-09-08
  Clinical Trial Update: Once Daily Intrapleural Enzyme Therapy in Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion or Empyema [Phase 4]

  Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating once-daily intrapleural enzyme therapy for complicated parapneumonic effusion or empyema; currently NOT_YE…

• CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2024-12-16
  Clinical Trial Update: Effectiveness and Safety of Sodium Bicarbonate Pleural Lavage in the Treatment of Complex Pleural Effusion [NA]

  A clinical trial is recruiting to test the effectiveness and safety of sodium bicarbonate lavage for complex pleural effusion and empyema.

• CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2024-11-08
  Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Study Between Outcome of ICT Drainage and VATS in Management of Second Stage Empyema [NA]

  A clinical trial protocol comparing intercostal tube drainage (ICT) with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for second-stage empyem…

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• CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2006-08-01
  Clinical Trial Update: Alteplase for Treatment of Empyema and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion [NA]

  Clinical trial update on using alteplase to treat empyema and complicated parapneumonic effusion; current trial status is unknown.