Using shear-wave elastography to improve biopsy diagnosis in pleural diseases
Official title: The Efficacy of Shear-wave Elastography-guided Biopsy for Diagnosis in Pleural Disease: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06226909 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new ultrasound technique can help doctors get better biopsy results for patients with pleural diseases.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 234 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 1, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06226909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with radiographic evidence of pleural disease who are 18 years or older.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those unable to hold their breath for 5 seconds may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.