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Thoracentesis to Alleviate Cardiac Pleural Effusion - an Interventional Trial (TAP-IT)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Thoracentesis and Standard-of-care medical treatment for Heart Failure and Pleural Effusion. Completed, enrolled 135 participants across 10 sites.
Detailed Summary
The present study will examine the comparative effectiveness of two treatment strategies currently used in the treatment of patients with systolic heart failure presenting with pleural effusion. Patients will be randomized to standard medical treatment only or medical treatment and referral to thoracentesis. Study hypothesis: A strategy of referring patients with heart failure-related pleural effusion to thoracentesis increases number of days alive outside of hospital over the following 90 days.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Thoracentesis will be performed according to local practice, either at the ward or at the radiology department, in addition to standard-of-care medical treatment.
Standard-of-care medical treatment