Which talc method works best for a leaky lung?

NCT ID NCT07167992

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two methods of giving talc to treat fluid buildup or collapsed lung. About 160 people aged 12 and older will get either talc mixed with liquid or talc sprayed as a powder. The goal is to see which method works better, causes fewer side effects, and leads to a shorter hospital stay.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

familial spontaneous pneumothorax Pleural Effusion, Malignant pneumothorax

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PLEURAL EFFUSION, MALIGNANT PLEURODESIS PNEUMOTHORAX SPONTANEOUS PRIMARY PNEUMOTHORAX SPONTANEOUS SECONDARY

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Locations

Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Services Hospital Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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