Pleurisy
MONDO:0000986Inflammation of the pleura. It is usually caused by infections. Chest pain while breathing or coughing is the presenting symptom.
Also known as: inflammation of pleura, pleura inflammation, pleuritis
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Two simple calculations could tell cancer from TB in fluid around the lungs
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether two simple calculations, called Cancer Ratio and Cancer Ratio Plus, can help doctors tell the difference between fluid around the lungs caused by cancer and fluid caused by tuberculosis. These calculations use results from routine blood and fluid tests…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Simple fluid test could replace needle biopsy for TB of the lung lining
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new liquid biopsy that measures TB DNA in fluid from around the lungs to diagnose tuberculous pleuritis, a common form of TB. Current methods often require invasive tissue biopsies or have low accuracy. The trial will enroll 350 adults with new-onset pleural ef…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New nerve block technique could reduce opioid use in lung exams
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) provides better pain relief than standard local anesthesia during a lung procedure called medical thoracoscopy. One hundred adults scheduled for this procedure will be randomly assigned to rece…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC