At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 100 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Vacuum Bottle Drainagedevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Vacuum vs Manual Drainage During Unilateral Thoracentesis: A Randomized Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Vacuum Bottle Drainage for Pleural Effusion and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 100 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if there are any differences in terms of safety, pain, or drainage speed between thoracenteses via manual drainage vs vacuum suction.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPleural Effusion, Pleural Diseases, Thoracic Diseases
Countries--
CollaboratorsNational Institute on Aging (NIA)
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartDec 2015
Primary CompletionSep 2017
Study CompletionMar 2018
First PostedApr 2018
TodayJul 2026
First PostedApr 12, 2018
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2015
Primary CompletionSep 30, 2017
Study CompletionMar 1, 2018
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.8 yearsPosted 8.2 years ago
Interventions
Vacuum Bottle Drainagedevice
Patients undergo drainage via vacuum bottles