PLEURAL EFFUSION
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Can a handheld ultrasound cut unnecessary tests?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether giving family doctors a small, portable ultrasound machine helps them diagnose and manage 8 common health problems (like pneumonia, kidney stones, and pregnancy concerns) without needing extra tests. Over 160 patients took part, and researchers compar…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Lung fluid study: which drainage method is quicker and less painful?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two methods of removing excess fluid from around the lungs in 60 adults with large pleural effusions causing severe shortness of breath. One group had fluid removed by manual suction, the other by gravity drainage. The goal was to see which method is faster, rem…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:08 UTC
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Catheter tested to ease discomfort from fluid buildup
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at a drainage catheter already in use to treat fluid buildup in the chest or abdomen. Researchers observed 169 patients receiving the catheter as part of their normal care to check if it worked properly, was safe, and helped relieve their symptoms. The goal was …
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Sponsor: ewimed GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 20:21 UTC
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AI boosts chest X-Ray reading speed and accuracy in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an AI tool (Lunit INSIGHT CXR) helps healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately and quickly. Researchers used 500 past X-rays from two UK hospitals and compared readings with and without AI assistance. The goal was to see if AI improves d…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:08 UTC
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Doctors surveyed on tricky TB diagnosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 418 respiratory doctors in the Asia-Pacific region to understand how they diagnose tuberculous pleuritis, a common form of TB that causes fluid buildup around the lungs. The goal was to identify gaps in test availability and interpretation, especially in areas…
Matched conditions: PLEURAL EFFUSION
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC