From Presentation to Diagnosis: Patterns of Pleural Effusion (NCT07449624) | Clinical Trial Compass
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From Presentation to Diagnosis: Patterns of Pleural Effusion
Egypt300 participantsStarted 2020-01-01
Plain-language summary
Pleural effusion is a common clinical condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid within the pleural space due to disruption of normal pleural fluid dynamics. The etiology is diverse and includes systemic conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal disease, as well as localized pleural pathologies including infection, malignancy, and inflammatory disorders. Accurate classification of pleural effusion into transudative and exudative types, primarily using biochemical parameters such as Light's criteria, remains the cornerstone of diagnostic evaluation and guides subsequent clinical management.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients with documented pleural effusion confirmed by chest imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, or CT).
* Patients with complete clinical, laboratory, and radiological records.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with incomplete medical records.
* Pediatric patients (\<18 years).
* Patients with post-surgical pleural collections unrelated to systemic or pathological causes.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Distribution of underlying etiologies of pleural effusion among patients treated at Mansoura University Hospitals