Video-assisted Hyperthermic Pleural Chemoperfusion vs Talc Pleurodesis for Refractory Malignant Pleural Effusions.

Cost Effectiveness Clinical Trial

Official title: Video-assisted Hyperthermic Pleural Chemoperfusion Versus Bed-side Talc Slurry Pleurodesis for Refractory Malignant Pleural Effusions.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Aim of this study is to compare two methods of pleurodesis for refractory malignant pleural effusions, in terms of safety and efficacy.

Clinical Trial Description

The study compares prospectively two groups of patients with refractory maignant pleural effusion. Group A consists of patients undergoing video-assisted hyperthermic pleural chemoperfusion (with a pump machine) and group B includes patients undergoing bed-side tube thoracostomy and talc slurry pleurodesis. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cost Effectiveness
• Efficacy of Intervention
• Pleural Effusion
• Pleural Effusion, Malignant
• Safety of Intervention

• NCT number: NCT01409551
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Theagenio Cancer Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2011
• Completion date: November 2014