Pleural Effusion
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-07-20Clinical Trial Update: The First Therapeutic Intervention in Malignant Pleural Effusion Trial [NA]
The first therapeutic intervention trial for malignant pleural effusion has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-16Clinical Trial Update: Not Invasive Monitoring of Pleural Drainage [NA]
This entry notes the completed status of a clinical trial from RWTH Aachen University evaluating non-invasive monitoring of pleural drainage…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-26Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of a Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Device As an Aid to the Physical Examination [NA]
Brigham and Women's Hospital conducted a trial evaluating a pocket-sized ultrasound device as an aid to physical examination, with results p…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-11-19Clinical Trial Update: Physiotherapy Technique Decreases Respiratory Complications After Cardiac Operation [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated a physiotherapy technique and found it reduces respiratory complications after cardiac surgery.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-07-01Clinical Trial Update: COlchicine for Prevention of the Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome and Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation (COPPS-2 Trial) [Phase 3]
This update discusses the COPPS-2 Phase 3 trial evaluating colchicine to prevent post-pericardiotomy syndrome and post-operative atrial fibr…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-05-13Clinical Trial Update: Comparison of Pleural Drainage Systems on Reducing Pleural Effusion Formation Following Lung Resection [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing pleural drainage systems to reduce pleural effusion after lung resection.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-12-05Clinical Trial Update: Pleural Cryobiopsies During Semirigid Thoracoscopy: A New Technique [EARLY_Phase 1]
An early-phase 1 trial evaluating pleural cryobiopsies during semirigid thoracoscopy as a new technique has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-07-12Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy Study of Thrice Weekly Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course Regimen in Tubercular Pleural Effusion
This clinical trial evaluating a thrice-weekly directly observed treatment short-course regimen for tubercular pleural effusion has complete…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-01-10Clinical Trial Update: A Trial of Rigid Versus Semirigid Thoracoscopy in the Evaluation of Exudative Pleural Effusions [NA]
This clinical trial compared rigid versus semirigid thoracoscopy for evaluating exudative pleural effusions and has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-12-27Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Respiratory Physiotherapy on Pleural Effusion [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating the effects of respiratory physiotherapy on pleural effusion.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-07-30Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Pleural Effusion Drainage on Respiratory System Mechanics
Clinical trial update examining how drainage of pleural effusion affects respiratory system mechanics.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-06-11Clinical Trial Update: Reproducibility of Computed Tomography
This completed clinical trial from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro reports on the reproducibility of computed tomography for patients…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-23Clinical Trial Update: Chest Tube Drainage of Transudative Pleural Effusions Hastens Liberation From Mechanical Ventilation
Clinical trial update suggests that chest tube drainage of transudative pleural effusions hastens liberation from mechanical ventilation.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-18Clinical Trial Update: Detection of Pleural Effusion by Internal Thoracic Impedance Method [NA]
Clinical trial update on detecting pleural effusion using an internal thoracic impedance method; the status is UNKNOWN and no trial phase or…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-24Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Safety of Activase (Ateplase) vs Placebo in Complicated Pleural Effusions (CPE)/Empyemas [NA]
Clinical trial evaluating intrapleural Activase (alteplase) versus placebo in complicated pleural effusions and empyema completed with resul…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-11-10Clinical Trial Update: Comparison of Thoracoscopic Talc Pleurodesis by Thoracic Epidural or General Anesthesia [Phase 2]
A completed Phase 2 trial comparing thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis performed under thoracic epidural anesthesia versus general anesthesia in…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-11-08Clinical Trial Update: Multiple Biomarkers in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion
A clinical trial evaluating multiple biomarkers for undiagnosed pleural effusion has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-09-07Clinical Trial Update: Procoagulant Activity in Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion and Empyema
A completed clinical trial studied procoagulant activity in patients with community-acquired pneumonia, pleural effusion, and empyema, spons…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-07-21Clinical Trial Update: Diagnostic Utility of Pleural Fluid MAGE Assay in Patients With Pleural Effusion From Primary Lung Cancer [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating the diagnostic utility of a MAGE assay in pleural fluid from patients with pleural effusion due to pri…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-07-18Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Security of Intrapleurally Alteplase vs Urokinase for the Treatment of Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion and Empyema [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial comparing intrapleural alteplase to urokinase for complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion and empyema has comple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-03-29Clinical Trial Update: Angiogenic Cytokines and Fibrinolytic Activity in Parapneumonic Effusions
This entry provides an update on a clinical trial studying angiogenic cytokines and fibrinolytic activity in parapneumonic pleural effusions…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-12-30Clinical Trial Update: Therapeutic Thoracentesis for Patients With Congestive Heart Failure and Large Pleural Effusion [NA]
ClinicalTrials.gov entry indicates a completed study of therapeutic thoracentesis for patients with congestive heart failure and large pleur…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2009-06-16Clinical Trial Update: Vibration Response Imaging (VRI) in Management and Evaluation in Patients With Pleural Effusion
A clinical trial evaluating vibration response imaging (VRI) for management and evaluation of pleural effusion has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2009-06-05Clinical Trial Update: Sustained Effects of Thoracocentesis in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
This update summarizes the completion of a clinical trial evaluating the sustained effects of thoracentesis in mechanically ventilated patie…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-07-23Clinical Trial Update: Rigid Thoracoscopy Versus CT-Guided Pleural Needle Biopsy [NA]
Clinical trial comparing rigid thoracoscopy with CT-guided pleural needle biopsy has completed; no specific results are provided in this upd…