Scientists probe link between lung fluid and breathlessness

NCT ID NCT05945043

First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Summary

This study looks at why people with pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs) feel short of breath. Researchers will measure breathing effort and breathlessness before and after fluid removal in 124 adults. The goal is to better understand the connection, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    London, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

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