PLEURAL EFFUSION
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Catheter tested for draining dangerous fluid buildups
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a drainage catheter works in real-world medical care. The catheter is already approved and used to drain fluid that builds up in the chest or abdomen, which can happen with cancer or other illnesses. Researchers followed 169 patients to see if the de…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Sponsor: ewimed GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Doctors test Pocket-Sized scanners to cut unnecessary tests
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether giving family doctors portable ultrasound machines helps them care for patients better. For six months, some doctors used the handheld scanners during visits for eight common problems like pneumonia or suspected fractures, while others did not. Researche…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 01:42 UTC
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AI steps in: can computers help doctors spot lung problems on X-Rays?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately, quickly, and confidently. Thirty-three doctors and radiographers reviewed 500 past chest X-rays, first on their own and then with the AI's help, t…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Study tests which lung fluid drainage method is quicker and gentler
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two techniques for draining excess fluid from around the lungs in patients with severe shortness of breath. Researchers tested whether using manual suction or letting fluid drain by gravity was faster and caused less pain or coughing. The goal was to find the …
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC