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NCT03831386 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System

A NA study of Pleural Effusion, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

NCT03831386 is a NA study of Pleural Effusion that is actively recruiting participants, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, above the 163-participant average among 6 other Pleural Effusion trials with a reported enrollment target (23% higher). The trial reports 6 study locations across 6 states.

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The verdict

NCT03831386, a NA study of Pleural Effusion, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

Study Summary

Malignant pleural effusion remains a debilitating complication of end stage cancer, which can be greatly improved by the introduction of the indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). However, there is no standard of care regarding drainage and limited data on the utility of different drainage techniques. In addition, many patients develop discomfort and chest pain during drainage. The investigators propose to evaluate gravity drainage and suction drainage on quality of life measures and outcomes.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Vacuum-Based IPC
  • PROCEDURE Gravity-Based IPC

Study Locations (6)

Illinois

  • Northwest Community Healthcare - Arlington Heights

Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore

South Carolina

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville

Washington

  • Swedish Medical Center - Seattle

Other

  • University of Oxford - Oxford

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2019-01-31
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase NA

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

1,448 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03831386

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03831386 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 163-participant average among 6 other Pleural Effusion trials with a reported enrollment target (23% higher). The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Pleural Effusion appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Vacuum-Based IPC is the first listed.

NCT03831386 reports 6 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03831386 about?

NCT03831386 is a clinical study titled "Gravity Versus Vacuum Based Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Drainage System". Malignant pleural effusion remains a debilitating complication of end stage cancer, which can be greatly improved by the introduction of the indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). However, there is no standard of care regarding drainage and limited data on the utility of different drainage tech...

What is the current status of trial NCT03831386?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2019-01-31. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03831386 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pleural Effusion.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03831386?

The interventions under investigation include: Vacuum-Based IPC (PROCEDURE), Gravity-Based IPC (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03831386?

This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03831386 being conducted?

This trial has 6 study locations across Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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