Evaluating thoracoscopic pleural biopsy for pleural diseases

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 evaluates the diagnostic efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of thoracoscopic pleural biopsy in patients suspected of having pleural diseases. It involves adult patients who have been referred for this procedure after necessary preoperative evaluations. The study aims to determine how effective and safe this intervention is in managing pleural conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with suspected pleural disease who have been referred for thoracoscopic pleural biopsy
* Age: Adults aged 18 years and older
* Patients should have undergone necessary preoperative evaluations, including imaging studies (e.g., chest X-ray, CT scan) that indicate a need for biopsy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindications to Thoracoscopic Biopsy: Patients with contraindications to thoracoscopic biopsy
* Infeasibility of Procedure: Patients with anatomical or physiological factors that make thoracoscopic biopsy technically unfeasible or unsafe (e.g., severe pleural adhesions or distorted anatomy).
* Alternative Diagnoses: Patients who have been definitively diagnosed with a condition that does not require thoracoscopic biopsy for further evaluation.
* Pregnancy: Pregnant women may be excluded due to potential risks to the fetus and the need for specific procedural considerations.
* Inability to Provide Consent: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment, language barriers, or other reasons.
* Participation in Concurrent Studies: Patients currently participating in other clinical studies that could interfere with the outcomes of this study or affect their eligibility.

Where it's running

• Sohag University Hospital
  Sohag, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed O Yehya, Resident
• Email: ahmedosamayehya37@yahoo.com
• Phone: 01146628670

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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.