Evaluating Improvised Chest Drainage Techniques in Conflict Zones
Launched by SUDAN MEDICAL SPECIALIZATION BOARD · Nov 9, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of April 26, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study explores the application of improvised chest drainage systems at Wad Manani Teaching Hospital for managing chest trauma in a low-resource, conflict-affected setting. Due to limited availability of standard medical supplies, an alternative approach has been adopted using nasogastric (NG) tubes as chest drains paired with intravenous (IV) drip sets, modified to act as underwater seals.
The primary aim is to assess the safety and effectiveness of these improvised systems in comparison to conventional chest tube drainage. By focusing on outcomes such as lung re-expansion success, in...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adults aged 18 years and older
- • Patients presenting with chest trauma requiring chest drainage (e.g., pneumothorax, hemothorax)
- • Willingness to provide informed consent to participate in the study -Stable enough to undergo chest X-ray or clinical assessment for lung re- expansion
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with pre-existing severe lung disease or significant comorbidities affecting chest drainage outcomes (e.g., advanced COPD, heart failure)
- • Patients with prior chest surgery that may interfere with drainage outcomes
- • Individuals with contraindications to chest tube insertion or NG tube placement
- • Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
About Sudan Medical Specialization Board
The Sudan Medical Specialization Board (SMSB) is a prominent regulatory body in Sudan dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education and practice through rigorous training and specialization in various healthcare fields. Committed to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes, the SMSB plays a vital role in the oversight and sponsorship of clinical trials aimed at fostering innovation and evidence-based practices within the healthcare sector. By collaborating with local and international partners, the SMSB seeks to promote scientific advancement and ensure adherence to ethical standards in clinical research, ultimately contributing to the betterment of public health in Sudan.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan
Wad Madani, Gezira, Sudan
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Hassan Ali Musa, Consultant
Study Chair
University of Gezira, Faculty of medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported