Comparing two methods for treating fluid buildup in the lungs due to liver disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares the effectiveness of thoracocentesis and pigtail catheter drainage in treating patients with hepatic hydrothorax, a condition where fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity due to liver cirrhosis. The trial aims to determine which method provides better outcomes for patients suffering from this complication. Participants will be selected based on specific criteria related to their liver condition and the nature of their pleural effusion. The study is conducted at Sohag University hospitals, focusing on patients with liver cirrhosis and hepatic hydrothorax.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who met the following inclusion criteria were enrolled:
* Liver cirrhosis (with or without hepatocellular carcinoma).
* Hepatic hydrothorax (bilateral or unilateral).

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with a pleural effusion due to a condition other than HH.
* who had a diagnosis of tuberculosis pleurisy, parapneumonic effusion, inflammatory pleuritis, other neoplasms, and congestive heart failure.

Where it's running

• Sohag University hospitals
  Sohag, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Aya A AbdElkareem, Resident
• Email: ayah.ashraf@med.sohag.edu.eg
• Phone: 01060342951

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.