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Study identifier: NCT03831386 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System

Condition: Pleural Effusion  ·  Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

PhaseNA
Planned participants200
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Malignant pleural effusion remains a debilitating complication of end stage cancer, which can be greatly improved by the introduction of the indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). However, there is no standard of care regarding drainage and limited data on the utility of different drainage techniques. In addition, many patients develop discomfort and chest pain during drainage. The investigators propose to evaluate gravity drainage and suction drainage on quality of life measures and outcomes.

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Locations (6)

Northwest Community HealthcareArlington Heights, Illinois, United StatesRecruiting
Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, Maryland, United StatesRecruiting
Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, South Carolina, United StatesRecruiting
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Tennessee, United StatesRecruiting
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, Washington, United StatesRecruiting
University of OxfordOxford, United KingdomNot Yet Recruiting

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