NCT04781894 Application of Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Lesions
| NCT ID | NCT04781894 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital |
| Condition | Elasticity Imaging Techniques |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 500 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-01-25 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2021-02-10 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-25.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to provide the information of tissue elasticity in different etiologies of pleural lesions and to validate the predictive value of shear-wave elastography in differentiating benign pleural lesions from malignant lesions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with radiographic evidence of pleural lesions or effusion Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 20 y/o * Patients who cannot hold their breath for 5 seconds
Contact & Investigator
Yao-Wen Kuo, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
National Taiwan University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04781894 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, studying Elasticity Imaging Techniques. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04781894 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04781894 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kyw@ntu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04781894 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04781894 clinical trial?
NCT04781894 is sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. The principal investigator is Yao-Wen Kuo, MD at National Taiwan University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.