RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03831386

Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System

The Impact of a Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System on Pain: A Multicenter, Randomized Trial

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Jan 31, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pleural Effusion

Summary

Malignant pleural effusion remains a debilitating complication of end stage cancer, which can be greatly improved by the introduction of the indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). However, there is no standard of care regarding drainage and limited data on the utility of different drainage techniques. In addition, many patients develop discomfort and chest pain during drainage. The investigators propose to evaluate gravity drainage and suction drainage on quality of life measures and outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Gravity-Based IPC and a procedure called Vacuum-Based IPC for people with pleural effusion. The study is currently recruiting participants at 6 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREVacuum-Based IPC

An indwelling pleural catheter is placed inside the chest cavity to drain fluid from around the lungs. One end remains inside the body while the other drains via suction.

PROCEDUREGravity-Based IPC

An indwelling pleural catheter is placed inside the chest cavity to drain fluid from around the lungs. One end remains inside the body while the other drains via gravity.