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NCT00761618 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Intrapleural Catheter Daily Versus Three Times a Week Drainage

A Phase 2 study of Advanced Cancer and Pleural Effusion, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
257
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00761618 is a Phase 2 study of Advanced Cancer and Pleural Effusion that is active but no longer recruiting, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 257 participants, roughly in line with the 244-participant average among 122 other Advanced Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00761618, a Phase 2 study of Advanced Cancer and Pleural Effusion, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
257 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if draining the IPC every day is better at than draining it 3 times a week.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Intrapleural catheter (IPC) drained
  • PROCEDURE IPC Placement
  • RADIATION Chest X-Ray

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 257 participants
Start Date 2008-08-22
Est. Completion 2026-08-31
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00761618

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00761618 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 257 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, roughly in line with the 244-participant average among 122 other Advanced Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target. The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Advanced Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Intrapleural catheter (IPC) drained is the first listed.

NCT00761618 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00761618 about?

NCT00761618 is a clinical study titled "Intrapleural Catheter Daily Versus Three Times a Week Drainage". The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if draining the IPC every day is better at than draining it 3 times a week.

What is the current status of trial NCT00761618?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 257 participants. The study started on 2008-08-22. Estimated completion is 2026-08-31.

What conditions does trial NCT00761618 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Advanced Cancer, Pleural Effusion.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00761618?

The interventions under investigation include: Intrapleural catheter (IPC) drained (PROCEDURE), IPC Placement (PROCEDURE), Chest X-Ray (RADIATION).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00761618?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00761618 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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