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Could At-Home paracentesis ease cancer belly swelling?

NCT ID NCT07490626

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This pilot study will test whether having a paracentesis (draining fluid from the belly) at home can improve symptoms in 20 women with cancer-related malignant ascites. Participants will have the procedure at home, and researchers will measure symptom changes using a simple survey. The study also tracks safety to see if this approach is practical and safe outside of a clinic.

What this could mean

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Active substance
At-home paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from the abdomen)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a convenient at-home option to relieve uncomfortable abdominal swelling in women with cancer-related ascites.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of complications like infection or bleeding from the procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged ≥ 18 years * Able to speak and understand English. * Has completed an initial clinic-based paracentesis procedure. * Confirmed diagnosis of cancer. * Symptoms related to ascites requiring procedure in the opinion of the investigator. * Eligible to receive an ultrasound-guided paracentesis procedure at home in the opinion of the investigator. * If applicable, participant is able to safely hold anticoagulant therapy per institutional standards prior to the procedure in the opinion of the investigator. * For participants of child-bearing potential, participant is following standard of care guidelines for contraception. * Able to provide informed consent and willing to sign an approved consent form that conforms to federal and institutional guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Rapidly deteriorating condition or suspected bowel obstruction. * Large ventral hernias or prior complications from paracentesis. * Need for concurrent procedures requiring hospital resources. * Known lack of safe environment or inability to obtain sterile conditions at home. * Any condition that would, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicate the participant's participation in the procedure or clinical study due to safety concerns or compliance with clinical study procedures. For example, * Medical, psychiatric, cognitive, or other conditions that may compromise the participant's ability to understand the participant information, give informed consent, comply with the study protocol or complete the study.

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Malignant ascites

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Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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