Continuation Of a Study to Investigate the Effect of Thoracocentesis on Neural Respiratory Drive in Pleural Effusion
Recruiting
Observational Study
Pleural Effusion
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 124 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · Other
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About This Trial
The aim of this study is to better understand the relationship between pleural effusions and breathlessness in patients with unilateral pleural effusions and breathlessness who require pleural fluid removal for its management.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or above
* Has a unilateral pleural effusion AND
1. require thoracocentesis OR
2. chest drain insertion (main study only) OR
3. has an IPC in situ (main study only)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to consent
* Any contraindications to the proposed pleural…
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