Can a Doctor's eye and a quick slide test diagnose lung fluid cancer in real time?
NCT ID NCT07286045
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two ways to quickly tell if fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion) is cancerous during a procedure called thoracoscopy. Doctors visually inspected the lining of the lung and also did a rapid test on biopsy samples right in the procedure room. The goal was to see if these methods could give an accurate diagnosis faster than waiting for standard lab results. The study involved 33 adults with undiagnosed pleural effusion.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors diagnose pleural effusion faster and more accurately during thoracoscopy, potentially reducing the need for repeat procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 33 participants. The methods may not be accurate enough to replace standard lab testing, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Ain shams university
Cairo, Egypt
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