Pleural Abrasion Plus Minocycline Versus Apical Pleurectomy for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

August 4, 2006 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital

Comparison of Pleural Abrasion Plus Minocycline Pleurodesis Versus Apical Pleurectomy After Thoracoscopic Bullectomy for High Recurrent Risk Patients With Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Optimal surgical management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax has been a matter of devate, especially regarding the method of pleurodesis. Previous studies have shown that thoracoscopic apical pleurectomy is a reliable method with a very low incidence of recurrence. However, this procedure is more technical demanding and time consuming through thoracoscopy. In addition, a more extensive pleural injury may cause impaired pulmonary function and a higher risk of perioperative complication such as hemothorax. In our previous studies, we have shown that thoracoscopic pleural abrasion with minocycline instillation is an easy and convinent method of pleurodesis which decreases the rate of recurrence without affecting pulmonary function. In this study, we hypothesized that pleural abrasion with minocycline instillation is as effective as apical pleurectomy in preventing pneumothorax recurrence while the short-term and long-term complications are less.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Optimal surgical management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax has been a matter of devate, especially regarding the method of pleurodesis. Previous studies have shown that thoracoscopic apical pleurectomy is a reliable method with a very low incidence of recurrence. However, this procedure is more technical demanding and time consuming through thoracoscopy. In addition, a more extensive pleural injury may cause impaired pulmonary function and a higher risk of perioperative complication such as hemothorax. In our previous studies, we have shown that thoracoscopic pleural abrasion with minocycline instillation is an easy and convinent method of pleurodesis which decreases the rate of recurrence without affecting pulmonary function. In this study, we hypothesized that pleural abrasion with minocycline instillation is as effective as apical pleurectomy in preventing pneumothorax recurrence while the short-term and long-term complications are less.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

200

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taipei, Taiwan, 100
        • Recruiting
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
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Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years to 50 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age between 15 and 50 years old Undergoing thoracoscopic bullectomy Had multiple blebs or no identified blebs during the operation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • With underlying pulmonary disease With major systemic disease or acute infection Underwent ipsilateral operation previously Bleb number = 1 or 2

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Recurrence rate of pneumothorax after thoracoscopic operation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Complication rate
The short-term results (Pain level, chest tube duration, hospital stay, etc)
Long-term results: residual pain
Long-term pulmonary function test

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Collaborators

National Science Council, Taiwan

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Yung-Chie Lee, MD, PhD, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
  • Study Director: Jin-Shing Chen, MD, PhD, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2005

Study Completion

May 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 26, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 26, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

December 28, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 4, 2006

Last Verified

August 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 31MD02

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