Pneumothorax
Studies & trials
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HI-SPEC*
A national randomised controlled trial exploring the benefits of ambulatory management in patients with pneumothorax due to underlying lung disease. This study is not yet published.
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RAMPP
A national randomised controlled trial exploring the benefits of a novel ambulatory pleural vent, in comparison to standard care, for patients without underlying lung disease. This study is not yet published.
A pneumothorax
sometimes also referred to as a “collapsed lung”, describes the presence of air in the space between the chest wall and the outside of the lung. A pneumothorax can be caused by trauma to the chest, underlying damage to the lung, or can occur spontaneously, and usually causes sudden breathlessness and pain.
For more information on our current and past pneumothorax study involvement, follow the links to left(* indicates Bristol led).
