Evaluating outcomes of spontaneous pneumothorax
Prospective Study on Clinical Outcomes of Spontaneous Pneumothorax
This study looks at how well patients with spontaneous pneumothorax do in the hospital and what factors might affect their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 349 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05397717 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess in-hospital mortality and clinical outcomes associated with spontaneous pneumothorax. It will collect data on patients diagnosed with spontaneous pneumothorax to identify predictive factors for mortality and complications. The findings will help address the knowledge gap in managing this condition and guide future research. The study focuses on patients admitted to the hospital for treatment and will analyze various factors influencing their outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients over 18 years old of Chinese ethnicity with a confirmed diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax.
Not a fit: Patients with traumatic pneumothorax or those who cannot provide informed consent due to cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management and treatment protocols for patients with spontaneous pneumothorax, potentially reducing mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been retrospective studies on pneumothorax, this prospective approach is novel and aims to fill existing gaps in local data.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * All patients with a confirmed diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax on admission or during the hospital stay * Age greater than 18 years old * Chinese ethnicity * Able to sign written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion criteria * Pneumothorax was not found by thoracic imaging * Traumatic pneumothorax (including iatrogenic pneumothorax) * Pneumothorax with recent (within one month) lung resection surgery, that may be due to staple line issues * Trapped lung or non-expandable lungs, without evidence of air leakage * Patients with psychiatric disease or cognitive impairment that may limit their ability of understanding or giving consent to the study
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Prince of Wales Hospital — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ka Pang Chan, MBChB
- Email: chankapang@gmail.com
- Phone: 35052211
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.