Which drainage method hurts less? new trial aims to ease pain for lung fluid patients
NCT ID NCT03831386
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways of draining fluid from around the lungs in people with advanced cancer: one using suction (vacuum) and one using gravity. The goal is to see which method causes less chest pain during drainage. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods, and their pain levels will be tracked over two weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) drainage system
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could identify a less painful way to drain fluid from around the lungs, improving daily comfort for people with advanced cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on symptom relief, not a cure. The results may not apply to all patients, and the benefit might be modest.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Northwest Community Healthcare
RECRUITINGArlington Heights, Illinois, 60005, United States
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Swedish Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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University of Oxford
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOxford, United Kingdom
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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