Rapid Pleurodesis is Associated with Better Results in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Rapid Pleurodesis is Associated with Better Results in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial - Rapid pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusions

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000011575

Enrollment

Registered

2013-08-25

Start date

2011-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Malignant pleural effusion

Interventions

Conventional pleurodesis Rapid pleurodesis

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: histologically and/or cytologically proven malignant pleural effusion

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Treated with simple drainage

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The effectiveness of pleurodesis. The rate of recurrence.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hospital stay and survival of patients	—

Countries

Europe

Contacts

Public ContactAkif Turna

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Department of Thoracic Surgery

akif.turna@gmail.com+902124143547

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026