Scientists hunt for clues to predict when chest tubes can come out
NCT ID NCT02092155
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study involves 95 cancer patients with fluid buildup around the lung (malignant pleural effusion) who have a tunneled pleural catheter. Researchers want to find out if a protein called TGF-B in the fluid can predict when the fluid stops coming back (pleurodesis), which would allow the tube to be removed. Participants are followed for 12 weeks, and fluid samples are collected to measure TGF-B levels.
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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