pleural-effusion Clinical Trials
A listing of pleural-effusion medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 43 clinical trials
The Effectiveness and Safety of Ultrasound Elastography Guided Pleural Biopsy in the Differential Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Pleural Effusion
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the diagnostic effcacy and safety of ultrasound elastography guided pleural biopsy in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant pleural effusion. The main question it aims to answer are: the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound elastography guided pleural biopsy in the …
Pleural Irrigation With a Novel Devise.
Single-arm pilot trial of the use of intrapleural saline irrigation to treat retained pleural infections for patients with contraindications to standard of care intrapleural enzymatic therapy.
Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System
Malignant pleural effusion remains a debilitating complication of end stage cancer, which can be greatly improved by the introduction of the indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). However, there is no standard of care regarding drainage and limited data on the utility of different drainage techniques. In addition, many patients develop …
Normal Saline Flushing With And Without Heparin Lock In Maintaining Small Bore Intercostal Chest Catheter (ICC) Patency
Pleural diseases are among the most common clinical problems encountered in healthcare settings in Malaysia and even worldwide. Most patients presented in a hospital setting with pleural diseases will need pleural aspirations or thoracentesis and chest drains for a variety of reasons. Healthcare providers will often be exposed to patients …
Virtual Reality: Distraction During Small Bore Intercostal Chest Drain Insertion
Intercostal chest drain (ICC) insertion is a common procedure done worldwide to treat and diagnose pleural disease. It is used to evacuate fluid, blood, or air in the cavity from a myriad of causes namely pleural effusions of different etiologies, empyema, hemothorax, chylothorax and pneumothorax. It also functions as a …
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Saline Irrigation as an Add-On Therapy for Retained Pleural Infections [LYTICS +]
The purpose of this protocol is to conduct a pilot prospective non-blind clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel saline irrigation technique as an adjunct to standard interventions for treating retained pleural infections. Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy (IPFT) is commonly used for infections not adequately managed with …
Drainage Of Pleural Effusions in the Intensive Care Unit (DOPE-ICU) - Feasibility Trial
This trial evaluates the feasibility of ultrasound-guided pleural drainage versus no drainage in adult ICU patients with pleural effusions (fluid buildup around the lungs) and respiratory failure. Half of the patients will undergo drainage, while the other half will not unless their condition worsens to a prespecified degree. Outcomes include …
ARMSTRONG - Air entRainMent vS sTandard tReatment in nOn-expandable luNG
This is a randomised controlled trial evaluating whether controlled air introduction into pleural space (air entrainment) during pleural effusion drainage reduces pain, improves patient satisfaction, and facilitates more effective drainage in patients with non-expandable lung (NEL). NEL lung is a common complication in patients with malignant or chronic pleural effusions, …
First Local Anaesthesia Thoracoscopy for Pleural Effusion Diagnosis.
Non randomized study with two groups. The study group includes patients with suspected malignant pleural effusion, in whom the investigation of pleural effusion begins directly with pleural biopsy by Local Anesthesia Thoracoscopy (LAT). The Control Group includes patients who come to the same hospital and are treated with the Standard …
Clinical Validation of Programmable Drain Fluid Regulator to Reduce Morbidity, Care Requirements, and Improve Outcomes
The goal of this Effidrain first-in-human medical device trial is to improve the outcomes of patients with pleural effusions and ascites. The main aims are: The primary aim of this first-in-man device pivotal study (n=120) is to demonstrate that the body fluid drain regulator can perform the function of pleural …
