Lipid profile accuracy in the diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion

Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of serum and plural lipid profile in patients with exudative pleural effusion.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2015083112642N18

Enrollment

Registered

2015-11-08

Start date

2015-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Pleural effusion. Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere

Interventions

Lipid profile in patients with exudative pleural effusion samples of pleural fluid and serum samples will be analyzed.

Diagnosis

Lipid profile in patients with exudative pleural effusion samples of pleural fluid and serum samples will be analyzed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Exist pleural effusion on radiography or ultrasound; Exudative pleural effusion diagnosis; Ability to do thoracentesis. Exclusion criteria: Renal failure; coagulopathy; Skeletal deformities that impair thoracentesis; Lack of consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pleural fluid lipid profile. Timepoint: After thoracentesis. Method of measurement: According gram per deciliter and using laboratory kits.;Serum lipid profile. Timepoint: After thoracentesis. Method of measurement: According igram per deciliter and using laboratory kits.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pleural fluid protein. Timepoint: After thoracentesis. Method of measurement: According gram per deciliter and using laboratory kits.;Serum protein. Timepoint: After thoracentesis. Method of measurement: According milligram per deciliter and using laboratory kits.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026