Outpatient talc procedure for cancer-related fluid buildup
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a talc procedure to seal the lung (pleurodesis) can be done safely in an outpatient setting for people with fluid buildup from cancer. It aims to make the treatment more convenient.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a malignant pleural effusion (fluid buildup around your lung from cancer).
- You are expected to live more than 30 days.
- Your daily activity level is mostly independent (1–2, or 3 if due to shortness of breath).
- You have not had a failed pleurodesis (sealing procedure) on the same side before.
- Your lung is not known to be 'trapped' (unable to expand fully).
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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