Status:
RECRUITING
First Local Anaesthesia Thoracoscopy for Pleural Effusion Diagnosis.
Lead Sponsor:
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Collaborating Sponsors:
Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens
Conditions:
Suspected Malignant Lung Neoplasm
Pleural Effusion
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Non randomized study with two groups. The study group includes patients with suspected malignant pleural effusion, in whom the investigation of pleural effusion begins directly with pleural biopsy by ...
Detailed Description
Diagnostic approach of patients with with unexplained lymphocytic exudate is the main subject of the study. Minimally invasive techniques (single entry thoracoscopy with local anesthesia -LAT) have be...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Undiagnosed pleural effusion with the character of a lymphocytic exudate
Exclusion
- Empyema
- Transudate pleural effusion.
- Central airway obstruction by tumor.
- Existence of extensive adhesions that do not allow the development of iatrogenic pneumothorax and the safe entry of the thoracoscope.
- Uncontrollable cough.
- Acute respiratory failure and/or Hypercapnia.
- Performance Status: 5
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 23 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06946498
Start Date
May 23 2023
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
April 27 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Sotiria General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases
Athens, Attica, Greece, 11527