NCT01196585

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the diagnostic efficiency and reliability of Abrams' needle pleural biopsy under computerized tomography guidance with that of cutting-needle pleural biopsy under ultrasonography guidance in patients with pleural effusion.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2009

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2009

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 26, 2010

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 8, 2010

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2011

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

May 17, 2011

Status Verified

September 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

August 26, 2010

Last Update Submit

May 16, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

PleurabiopsydiagnosisCTultrasonography

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To compare the sensitivities and specificities of two diagnostic methods for pleural diseases to establish which method is more effective.

    The investigators will determine which method more efficient for the diagnosis of pleural diseases establishing sensitivity and specificity of the methods. After establishment of sensitivity, specificity and side effects for each diagnostic method the investigators will compare them according to the method and determine which method is more efficient.

    28-months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of participants with adverse events as a measure of safety and tolerability.

    28-months

Study Arms (2)

Patients under CT- guided pleural biopsy

EXPERIMENTAL

Arm A: Patients who go under CT-guided pleural needle biopsy for pleural diseases

Procedure: CT-Guided pleural needle biopsy with Abrams' needle

Patients under ultrasonography guided needle biopsy

EXPERIMENTAL

Arm B: Patients who go under ultrasonography guided cutting needle pleural biopsy for pleural diseases

Procedure: Ultrasonography guided cutting pleural needle biopsy

Interventions

Patients will be randomized into two groups: Group A: CT-guided Abrams' needle biopsy.

Patients under CT- guided pleural biopsy

Patients will be randomized into two groups: Group B: Ultrasonography guided cutting-needle biopsy.

Patients under ultrasonography guided needle biopsy

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with exudative pleural effusion who require invasive procedure for diagnosis

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients without pleural effusion

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty department of Chest Diseases

Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Metintas M, Ak G, Dundar E, Yildirim H, Ozkan R, Kurt E, Erginel S, Alatas F, Metintas S. Medical thoracoscopy vs CT scan-guided Abrams pleural needle biopsy for diagnosis of patients with pleural effusions: a randomized, controlled trial. Chest. 2010 Jun;137(6):1362-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.09-0884. Epub 2010 Feb 12.

    PMID: 20154079BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pleural DiseasesDisease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Tract DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Muzaffer Metintas, Professor

    ESOGU Medical Faculty

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 26, 2010

First Posted

September 8, 2010

Study Start

April 1, 2009

Primary Completion

January 1, 2011

Study Completion

April 1, 2011

Last Updated

May 17, 2011

Record last verified: 2010-09

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