Respiratory: Talc pleurodesis Respiratory Talc pleurodesis
Conditions
Interventions
This is a multi-centre, randomised pilot study. Although this is a pilot study, it is recommended that individuals will be randomly allocated to prevent bias. They will be randomised to have the proce
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Complications defined as pain, infection, increasing oxygen requirement 2. Pain and anxiety will be assessed using a Numerical Rating Scale 3. Infection will be measured according to positive culture and antibiotic therapy 4. Pulse oximetry will be measured prior to the procedure and at six hourly intervals following the procedure, in accordance with local practice. A drop in oxygen saturation below 90% will be supplemented with oxygen therapy as prescribed by the doctor. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed