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NCT03591952 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Gravity- Versus Suction-driven Large Volume Thoracentesis
A NA study, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 138
- Enrollment target
NCT03591952 is a NA study that has completed, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 138 participants.
The verdict
NCT03591952, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 138 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Thoracentesis is a very common procedure, rarely associated with severe complications. One relatively common complication is chest discomfort, which is most of the time felt to be secondary to negative pleural pressures generated during the procedure. While most proceduralists use suction to drain the pleural fluid, some drain effusions by gravity only. The investigators propose to evaluate whether gravity-driven thoracentesis results in less discomfort for patients than suction-drive thoracentesis.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Suction-Driven Thoracentesis
- PROCEDURE Gravity-Driven Thoracentesis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 138 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-09-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03591952
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03591952 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 138 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Suction-Driven Thoracentesis is the first listed.
NCT03591952 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03591952 about?
NCT03591952 is a clinical study titled "Gravity- Versus Suction-driven Large Volume Thoracentesis". Thoracentesis is a very common procedure, rarely associated with severe complications. One relatively common complication is chest discomfort, which is most of the time felt to be secondary to negative pleural pressures generated during the procedure. While most proceduralists use suction to drain t...
What is the current status of trial NCT03591952?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 138 participants. The study started on 2018-08-01. Estimated completion is 2019-09-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03591952?
The interventions under investigation include: Suction-Driven Thoracentesis (PROCEDURE), Gravity-Driven Thoracentesis (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03591952?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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