Could At-Home paracentesis ease cancer belly swelling?

NCT ID NCT07490626

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This pilot study will test whether having a paracentesis (draining fluid from the belly) at home can improve symptoms in 20 women with cancer-related malignant ascites. Participants will have the procedure at home, and researchers will measure symptom changes using a simple survey. The study also tracks safety to see if this approach is practical and safe outside of a clinic.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: At-home paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from the abdomen)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a convenient at-home option to relieve uncomfortable abdominal swelling in women with cancer-related ascites.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of complications like infection or bleeding from the procedure.

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MALIGNANT ASCITES

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Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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