Thoracic Ultrasound in the Treatment of Pleural Effusion

Last updated: November 6, 2020
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pleural Effusion

Lung Disease

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02505763
RC31/14/7418
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The main objective of the study is to assess the cost-effectiveness ratio of two management strategies of pleurisy in adults : a strategy by systematic thoracic ultrasound versus a strategy without thoracic ultrasound.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients hospitalized or seen in consultation with pleural effusion diagnosedclinically or radiologically whatever be its initial management.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient with a neoplasia

Study Design

Total Participants: 144
Study Start date:
July 10, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2022

Study Description

Comparison of two management strategies pleural effusions from diagnosis and during the first year of follow up care.

Patients are randomized into two groups, each group receiving a different management strategy.

Both strategies are compared:

Strategy A that involves the systematic use of thoracic ultrasound for the treatment of pleural effusion, treatment and follow up care. It will be possible to have recourse to other tests (such as chest CT) if deemed necessary by the practitioner.

Strategy B, which consists of the usual care pleurisy and thus without use of ultrasound: gestures are guided either by chest radiograph or by CT chest as necessary in the treatment and monitoring. A systematic radiographic pleural after each gesture is performed.

The management is inspired by the English recommendations currently validated and applied in Anglo-Saxon countries.

Connect with a study center

  • NOEL-SAVINA Elise

    Toulouse, Midi Pyrenees 31059
    France

    Active - Recruiting

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