CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 4Completed· 27 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Cathflo Activase +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Cathflo Activase 4mgfrom record
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NCT04806373Phase 4Completed

Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial of Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Therapy to Enhance Chemical Pleurodesis

Memorial Healthcare System·interventional·Posted Mar 19, 2021·Updated Jun 8, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Cathflo Activase and Talc Slurry Pleurodesis for Pleural Effusion. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial of Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Therapy to Enhance Chemical Pleurodesis versus Standard of care Talc therapy in patients with recurrent pleural effusion.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsGenentech, Inc.

Timeline

Phase 4CompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedMar 19, 2021
Enrollment StartJun 15, 2021
Primary CompletionDec 14, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.5 yearsPosted 5.3 years ago

Interventions

Cathflo Activasedrug

Cathflo Activase 4mg in 50ml normal saline given through chest pleural catheter

Talc Slurry Pleurodesisdrug

Talc, 5 gm in 50 ml Normal Saline given through chest pleural catheter