Catheter tested to ease discomfort from fluid buildup

NCT ID NCT06436807

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This 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 to gather real-world information on how well the device improves patient comfort.

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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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