Cancer breathing relief: is daily drainage better?

NCT ID NCT00761618

Summary

This study aims to find the best schedule for draining fluid from the chest in people with advanced cancer. Researchers are comparing whether draining a small chest tube every day is more effective than draining it three times a week. The goal is to help patients breathe easier and improve their comfort.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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