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2024-05-05 @ 5:21 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:30 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00430664
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2007-02-02
First Post:
2007-02-01
Brief Title:
A Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Face Talc Slurry and Iodopovidone for Pleurodesis
Sponsor:
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh
Organization:
PIMERIndia
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Face Talc Slurry and Iodopovidone for Pleurodesis
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2007-02
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Pleurodesis is a technique used to fuse the two layers of the lining over the lung This is done to get rid of collections of fluid or air in this space A common reason would be cancer of the underlying lung or elsewhere causing fluid to collect in the pleural space In this situation it is a palliative procedure to free the patient from symptoms like breathlessness
Detailed Description:
Pleurodesis is a technique used to fuse the two layers of the pleura This is done to prevent reaccumulation of collections of fluid or air in this space Common indications are malignant pleural effusions recurrent pneumothorax and even benign effusions which are otherwise difficult to eradicate
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None