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Randomised ambulatory management of primary pneumothorax (RAMPP)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pneumothorax
Respiratory
Registration Number
ISRCTN79151659
Lead Sponsor
CTRG (University of Oxford)
Brief Summary

2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32622394/ results (added 06/07/2020) 2022 Other publications in http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2021-218479 Cost-effectiveness (added 12/09/2023) 2019 Protocol article in http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000403 (added 12/09/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
236
Inclusion Criteria

1. Presenting with primary spontaneous pneumothorax as confirmed by a chest radiograph or a CT scan
2. Age >= 16 years old and <= 55 years old
3. Ability to consent to participation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Known or suspected underlying lung disease (including >20 pack year smoking history)
2. Evidence of tension pneumothorax (these patients should be treated immediately as medical emergencies).
3. Females who are pregnant or lactating
4. Inability to consent or comply with the trial requirements
5. Contraindication to thoracic procedure. (Only applies to patients being enrolled into Intervention or Control arms – i.e. not observational cohort)
6. Any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the trial, or may influence the result of the trial, or the participant’s ability to participate in the trial

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To assess whether use of an ambulatory device (Rocket Pleural Vent) and treatment strategy reduces hospital stay.Total length of stay in hospital up to 30 days post randomisation.Up to 30 days post randomisation.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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