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Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System
This study compares two ways of draining fluid from the lungs in people with cancer, using a special tube. It looks at how gravity drainage versus suction drainage affects comfort and quality of life. The aim is to find the best way to help patients feel better.
United States · United Kingdom - recruiting
Continuation Of a Study to Investigate the Effect of Thoracocentesis on Neural Respiratory Drive in Pleural Effusion
This study looks at how fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion) affects breathing in people who need the fluid drained. We want to understand how draining the fluid impacts muscles used for breathing and reduces breathlessness, hoping to improve care for this condition.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
ARMSTRONG - Air entRainMent vS sTandard tReatment in nOn-expandable luNG
This study looks at a new way to drain fluid from the lungs for people with a 'non-expandable lung', often due to cancer or long-term conditions. It tests whether letting a small amount of air into the chest during drainage can reduce pain and make the procedure more effective.
United Kingdom