Clinical trials: Pleural Effusion
Malignant Pericardial Effusion, Malignant Pleural Effusion
Genetic Sequencing-Informed Targeted Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This randomized clinical trial studies how well genetic sequencing-informed targeted therapy works in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Malignant Pericardial Effusion, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02132884
- Testing
- cytology specimen collection procedure, therapeutic procedure, targeted therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Pleural Effusion
Evaluation Of Pleural Effusion At Assiut University Hospital
Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the tissue layers that line the lungs and chest cavity. It has an estimated prevalence of 320 per 100,000 people in industrialized countries.
- Trial name
- NCT03260088
- Testing
- Immunoglobulin G4
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy
Yield of Cryoprobe vs Flexible Forceps Pleural Biopsy
This is a prospective study to assess the yield of pleural biopsy obtained with the routine flexible thoracoscopic biopsy forceps versus that obtained with a flexible cryoprobe during semirigid thoracoscopy
- Conditions
- Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Tuberculosis, Metastatic Malignancy
- Trial name
- COFFEE (NCT02500277)
- Testing
- Cryoprobe pleural biopsy first, Flexible forceps biopsy first
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Pleural Effusion
Comparison of Thoracoscopic Talc Pleurodesis by Thoracic Epidural or General Anesthesia
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) talc pleurodesis is often carried out in patients with malignant recurrent pleural effusion to relieve symptoms and prevent recurrence.
- Trial name
- NCT01469728
- Testing
- Non-awake VATS talc pleurodesis, Awake VATS talc pleurodesis
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Respiratory Failure, Dyspnea
Education and Training Competences in Thoracic Ultrasound
The use of thoracic ultrasound has expanded widely within the las couple of years, and several studies have proved a high diagnostic accuracy for many of the most common causes of respiratory failure and dyspnoea.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, Dyspnea, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Edema
- Trial name
- NCT03728491
- Testing
- Simulator, Healthy figurants
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion
Physiotherapy Technique Decreases Respiratory Complications After Cardiac Operation
The objective of this study is to assess whether there is a difference between a care protocol with the use of incentive spirometry (Voldyne ®) and another with the application of NIV (non invasive ventilation with single-level…
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Atelectasis
- Trial name
- NCT01416519
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) facial mask, Assisted deep inspiration technique
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Santa Casa de Votuporanga
Pleural Effusion
A Feasibility and Safety Study of the Use of a Dedicated Ballooned Intercostal Drain
Drainage of air and fluid from the chest cavity using plastic tubes (chest drains) is an essential tool in Chest Medicine. A common complication of drain insertion is accidental removal of the drain, usually as a result of…
- Trial name
- NCT01869504
- Testing
- Balloon-tipped intercostal drain
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Critically Ill, Acute Lung Injury
Respiratory Mechanics and Pleural Effusion
The investigators aim to compare the respiratory mechanics in acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory diseases syndrome (ARDS) patients with and without pleural effusion.
- Conditions
- Critically Ill, Acute Lung Injury, ARDS
- Trial name
- NCT00258518
- Testing
- mechanical ventilation/CT Scan
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Policlinico Hospital
Chylous Pleural Effusion Following Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fortified Skimmed Mother's Milk in the Management of Chylothorax
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of fortified skimmed mother's milk is a safe alternative to specialized formula in the treatment of chylothorax following cardiothoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01673165
- Testing
- Skimmed mother's milk, Specialized Formula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pleural Empyema
Dornase Alfa and Urokinase for Kids With Pleural Empyema
The purpose of this study is to determine whether intrapleural treatment with Dornase alfa plus Urokinase improves clinical outcome compared to Urokinase alone in children with complicated parapneumonic effusions
- Trial name
- DUKE (NCT00502632)
- Testing
- Urokinase and Dornase alfa, Urokinase
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
Empyema, Pleural
Comparison of Intrapleural Urokinase and Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery in the Treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion in Children
Despite the improvement in the technology available for diagnosing and treating empyema, the management of empyema in children remains controversial.
- Trial name
- UROVATS (NCT02165891)
- Testing
- insertion of a chest drain with urokinase instillation, primary video-assisted thorascopic surgery
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital
Pleural Effusion, Coronary Artery Bypass
Pleural Effusion Following Cardiac Surgery: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Clinical Features
Pleural effusion is a common complication of cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, characteristics and determinants of clinically significant pleural effusions, defined as those requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT00665015
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,892 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Safety of Intervention, Efficacy of Intervention
Video-assisted Hyperthermic Pleural Chemoperfusion vs Talc Pleurodesis for Refractory Malignant Pleural Effusions.
Aim of this study is to compare two methods of pleurodesis for refractory malignant pleural effusions, in terms of safety and efficacy.
- Conditions
- Safety of Intervention, Efficacy of Intervention, Cost Effectiveness
- Trial name
- NCT01409551
- Testing
- VATS hyperthermic chemoperfusion, Bedside talc slurry pleurodesis
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Theagenio Cancer Hospital
Pleural Effusion
Virtual Reality for Satisfaction and Tolerability During Intercostal Chest Drain Insertion: A Headset-Based Randomized Controlled Trial
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…
- Trial name
- VR-STICH (NCT06247800)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Device, Without virtual reality
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Tuberculous Pleurisy
Drainage of Tuberculous Pleural Effusions
Tuberculous (TB) pleurisy can cause clinical symptoms and pleural fibrosis with resultant residual pleural thickening (RPT). Therapeutic thoracentesis or initial complete drainage in addition to anti-TB drugs have been tried to…
- Trial name
- NCT00524147
- Testing
- Pigtail drainage
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Hospital
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers…
- Conditions
- Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03296280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Identifying Early Lung Cancer Cells in Malignant Pleural Effusion Samples From Patients With Primary Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Studying samples of pleural fluid in the laboratory from patients with lung cancer may help doctors identify early lung cancer cells. It may also help the study of lung cancer in the future.
- Trial name
- NCT00897143
- Testing
- microarray analysis, mutation analysis, flow cytometry
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Complicated Pleural Effusion/ Empyema
Efficacy of Fibrinolytic Agents in Complicated Pleural Effusion
Intrapleural administration of fibrinolytic therapy, urokinase in parapneumonic effusion and empyema has been shown to decrease the need for surgical intervention and length of hospital stay.
- Trial name
- NCT03716375
- Testing
- Intrapleural Medications
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Children's Hospital
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Cancer
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) - Surgical Pleurodesis vs Tube Drainage in Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE)
Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE) is considered to be a common presentation at malignant tumors representing 15% of all cancer cases. It carries a burden on our patients with dyspnea being the most common symptom in most of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT05872126
- Testing
- VATS-Surgical pleurodesis, Tube Drainage
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Community Acquired Pneumonia
Pleural Fluid and Serum Procalcitonin in Patients With Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
Key words : serum, pleural effusion, procalcitonin, pneumonia Pneumonia is the common cause of pleural effusion (ranged 2nd) and bacterial infection is the main etiology of pneumonia.
- Trial name
- NCT00646490
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital