Urokinase Versus Primary Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery for Empyema

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Empyema

• Registration Number: NCT00144950
• Lead Sponsor: Institute of Child Health

Brief Summary

This study will compare VATS versus chest drain insertion and urokinase in the treatment of childhood empema by a randomised prospective study.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-09
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-09-02
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-05
• Last Update Posted: 2005-09-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• patients under the age of 16 referred to GOSH for management of empyema

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
length of hospital stay

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
radiological changes at follow up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Great Ormond Street Hospital; 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom