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Effects of Pleural Effusion Drainage on Respiratory System Mechanics

NCT01652521 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2012-07-30

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Summary

The effects of pleural drainage on lung mechanics are unknown. Insertion of esophageal balloon will allow us to measure and assess pleural pressure, and thus assess any possible effects of pleural fluid drainage may have on lung mechanics.

Conditions

  • Pleural Effusion

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Wolfson Medical Center

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Arie Soroksky, MD · Wolfson MC

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-07-31
Primary Completion
2013-07-31
Completion
2013-07-31

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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