Pleural fluid registry for drainage in adults
Part of Cancer, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This registry collects information from adults who have fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion) and need clinically indicated drainage because of infection or cancer. It helps researchers better understand these conditions and improve future care.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be an inpatient or outpatient (either hospital stay or clinic visits)
- Have pleural fluid around the lungs that needs drainage as part of your usual care
- Have signs suggesting infection with fluid buildup, OR have fluid related to cancer (malignancy)
- Be considered safe enough to undergo pleural fluid drainage by your clinician
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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