Talc slurry vs talc spray for pleurodesis
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of giving talc (a powder that helps stick the lung to the chest wall) to stop fluid or air from coming back in the chest. They will see which method is better at preventing recurrence and improving recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with fluid around the lungs from cancer or a collapsed lung
- You are generally active and able to care for yourself (ECOG 0–2)
- Your life expectancy is at least 3 months
- You are not pregnant or breast-feeding
- You do not have a chest infection or severe breathing failure
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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