Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for A Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Face Talc Slurry and Iodopovidone for Pleurodesis
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: A Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Face Talc Slurry and Iodopovidone for Pleurodesis
Official Title: A Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Face Talc Slurry and Iodopovidone for Pleurodesis
Study ID: NCT00430664
Interventions
Study Description
Brief Summary: Pleurodesis is a technique used to fuse the two layers of the lining over the lung. This is done to get rid of collections of fluid or air in this space. A common reason would be cancer of the underlying lung or elsewhere causing fluid to collect in the pleural space. In this situation it is a palliative procedure to free the patient from symptoms like breathlessness.
Detailed Description: Pleurodesis is a technique used to fuse the two layers of the pleura. This is done to prevent reaccumulation of collections of fluid or air in this space. Common indications are malignant pleural effusions, recurrent pneumothorax and even benign effusions which are otherwise difficult to eradicate.
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Eligibility
Minimum Age: 12 Years
Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Locations
PGIMER, Chandigarh, , India
Contact Details
Name: Dheeraj Gupta, MD, DM, FCCP
Affiliation: Additional Professor, Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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