Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Video-assisted Hyperthermic Pleural Chemoperfusion vs Talc Pleurodesis for Refractory Malignant Pleural Effusions.
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: Video-assisted Hyperthermic Pleural Chemoperfusion vs Talc Pleurodesis for Refractory Malignant Pleural Effusions.
Official Title: Video-assisted Hyperthermic Pleural Chemoperfusion Versus Bed-side Talc Slurry Pleurodesis for Refractory Malignant Pleural Effusions.
Study ID: NCT01409551
Study Description
Brief Summary: Aim of this study is to compare two methods of pleurodesis for refractory malignant pleural effusions, in terms of safety and efficacy.
Detailed Description: The study compares prospectively two groups of patients with refractory maignant pleural effusion. Group A consists of patients undergoing video-assisted hyperthermic pleural chemoperfusion (with a pump machine) and group B includes patients undergoing bed-side tube thoracostomy and talc slurry pleurodesis.
Eligibility
Minimum Age:
Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Locations
Thoracic Surgery Department, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, , Greece
Contact Details
Name: Nikolaos Barbetakis, MD, PhD
Affiliation: Theagenio Cancer Hospital
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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