Better infection testing for new pleural fluid buildup
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new PCR panel to quickly identify infections in pleural fluid (fluid around the lungs). It may help doctors choose the right treatment faster for people with new fluid buildup in the chest.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently in the hospital with new fluid around your lungs that needs to be drained.
- You have not had tuberculosis or a bacterial infection in the same side of your chest before.
- You have not had any treatments placed directly inside the chest on that side (like talc or clot-busting drugs).
- You have not had surgery to remove the lining of the lung or to stick the lung to the chest wall on that side.
- You do not have any skin infections or eczema where the procedure will be done.
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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