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First Local Anaesthesia Thoracoscopy for Pleural Effusion Diagnosis.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 90 YearsAllNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens
NCT06946498 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 Local Anesthesia Thoracoscopy (LAT). The Control Group includes patients who come to the same hospital and are treated with the Standard of Care (SOC) strategies were used. Efficacy of LAT, Sensitivity, Hospitalization, time to diagnosis and general safety and comfort of the groups' subjects will be assessed.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Undiagnosed pleural effusion with the character of a lymphocytic exudate Exclusion Criteria: * 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
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What it tests

  • Local Anesthesia Thoracoscopy
  • Pleuroscopy with Rigid Thoracoscope and Forceps biopsies
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Where

1 site
Sotiria General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases
Athens, Greece
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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