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A randomised study to evaluate the impact of malignant ascites on well-being and the role of breathing exercises in delaying the reaccumulation of recurrent ascites

A randomised study to evaluate the impact of malignant ascites on well-being and the role of breathing exercises in delaying the reaccumulation of recurrent ascites

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN53863270
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2002-08-19
Start date
1992-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-11-25

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Conditions

Ovary cancer Cancer Ovary

Interventions

Following the first ascitic tap patients are randomised to either: 1. Group A: No initial intervention, on recurrence requiring a second ascitic tap patients are taught breathing exerc

Sponsors

Smith and Nephew Foundation (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Recurrent abdominal ascites that are a result of relapsed primary resistant cancer of the ovary 2. The ascites is asymptomatic and requires drainage 3. Patients must not be in sub-acute or complete bowel obstruction 4. Performance status <3 5. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks 6. No longer receiving chemotherapy 7. Adequate haematological profile and biochemistry

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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