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Pleural Infection clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 Pleural Infection clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (2), Malaysia (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 2Countries
Newest Pleural Infection clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Pleural infection: comparing alteplase with DNase vs alteplase with Tyloxapol | — | Cheras, Kuala Lumpur | Recruiting | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Adding saline irrigation to standard treatment for pleural infections | — | Rochester, Minnesota | Recruiting | May 30, 2024 |
| Flushing chest drains to improve outcomes in pleural infections | — | Sterling Heights, Michigan and 4 other locations | Recruiting | May 24, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Pleural infection: comparing alteplase with DNase vs alteplase with Tyloxapol
This study tests whether adding DNase versus Tyloxapol to intrapleural alteplase helps clear pleural infection more effectively.
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Adding saline irrigation to standard treatment for pleural infections
This study is testing if adding saline irrigation through a chest tube to standard treatment can help people with pleural infections get better faster and spend less time in the hospital.
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Flushing chest drains to improve outcomes in pleural infections
This study is testing if flushing chest drains with saline every six hours can help people with serious lung infections recover faster and spend less time in the hospital.
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Quick answers
How many Pleural Infection clinical trials are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Malaysia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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