Patients share their stories about living with fluid in the lungs
NCT ID NCT03235999
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study interviewed 10 adults with malignant pleural effusion (fluid buildup around the lungs due to cancer) to learn about their experiences with the condition and its treatments. Participants had either talc pleurodesis or an indwelling pleural catheter. The goal was to gather insights through in-depth interviews, not to test a new treatment.
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7AN, United Kingdom