Role of Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Effusion

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Dec 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special type of ultrasound called elastography to see how well it can help doctors diagnose pleural effusion, which is a condition where fluid builds up in the space around the lungs. The goal is to determine how effectively this imaging technique can identify the cause of the fluid accumulation, guiding better treatment for patients.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have pleural effusion. However, if you have had a tube inserted to drain the fluid before joining the study, or if you choose not to undergo further tests to find out why you have pleural effusion, you won't be eligible. If you decide to take part, you can expect to undergo non-invasive ultrasound tests, and you'll be contributing to important research that could improve diagnosis and treatment for others with this condition in the future. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, so there's no need to take action right now, but it's a great opportunity to be part of advancing medical knowledge.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • .patients with pleural effusion above18 year
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • patients who refuse to undergone further investigations to reach final diagnosis of cause of pleural effusion
• • .patients with intercostal tube inserted in the effusion before enrollment in the study.