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NCT04781894 Application of Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Lesions

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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

Sex All sexes
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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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

Central Contact

Yao-Wen Kuo, MD

✉ kyw@ntu.edu.tw

📞 0972-651-821

Principal 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.

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