Using shear-wave elastography to improve biopsy diagnosis in pleural diseases
The Efficacy of Shear-wave Elastography-guided Biopsy for Diagnosis in Pleural Disease: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if a new ultrasound technique can help doctors get better biopsy results for patients with pleural diseases.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 234 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06226909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the use of shear-wave elastography to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound-guided transthoracic biopsies in patients with pleural diseases. By analyzing the elasticity of pleural tissues, the study aims to increase the diagnostic yield and provide more reliable results for clinicians. The intervention involves different ultrasound techniques to assess pleural conditions more effectively. The study is designed to gather data that could lead to improved diagnostic protocols for pleural diseases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with radiographic evidence of pleural disease who are 18 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those unable to hold their breath for 5 seconds may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate diagnoses of pleural diseases, allowing for better-targeted treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of shear-wave elastography in this context may be novel, similar ultrasound-guided techniques have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy in other medical fields.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with radiographic evidence of pleural disease Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 y/o * Patients who cannot hold their breath for 5 seconds
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yao-Wen Kuo — National Taiwan University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Yao-Wen Kuo
- Email: kyw@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 0972651821
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.