Patient Position Effect on Pleurodesis for Pleural Effusion
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at how your body position during a procedure called pleurodesis (which helps prevent fluid from building up around your lungs) affects the outcome. It may help if you have fluid in the chest caused by cancer and are scheduled for this treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a fluid buildup in the chest caused by cancer (malignant pleural effusion).
- The fluid should not be separated into pockets (multiloculated).
- You must not have had pleurodesis before that did not work.
- You should not have liver failure, kidney failure, or congestive heart failure.
- You should not be using steroids or NSAIDs for a long time.
- You must be willing to participate in the study.
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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