Catheter study shows symptom relief for fluid buildup patients

NCT ID NCT06436807

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at a catheter already used in clinics to drain extra fluid from the chest or belly. Researchers wanted to see if it works well, eases symptoms like pain, and is safe. 169 adults took part, and doctors tracked how the catheter performed and if any problems came up.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asklepios Lungenklinik Gauting

    Gauting, 82131, Germany

  • Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, 10117, Germany

  • Clemenshospital

    Münster, 48153, Germany

  • Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH

    Chemnitz, 09113, Germany

  • Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH MVZ Flemmingstraße

    Chemnitz, 09116, Germany

  • Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder

    Regensburg, 93049, Germany

  • Lungenklinik Hemer

    Hemer, 58675, Germany

  • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

    Hanover, 30625, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Augsburg

    Augsburg, 86156, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, 69126, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Regensburg

    Regensburg, 93053, Germany

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