Comparing two scope methods to diagnose pleural fluid
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of looking inside the chest to diagnose the cause of fluid buildup around the lung. Both use a thin, flexible tube with a camera, but one also lets the doctor take a biopsy (tissue sample) at the same time.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have fluid around one lung that hasn't been explained by other tests.
- You must agree to participate and sign a consent form.
- You must not have severe breathing problems (oxygen levels too low).
- You must not have a high risk of bleeding, unstable heart condition, or severe heart failure.
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