Comparing ways to drain fluid from lung in cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares three ways to drain large amounts of cancer-caused fluid from around the lung: a standard chest tube, a smaller pigtail catheter, or a needle guided by ultrasound. The goal is to find out which method works best for patients like you.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have a large amount of fluid in the chest caused by cancer (malignant pleural effusion).
- You must need medical help to drain this fluid.
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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