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NCT06226909 The Efficacy of Shear-wave Elastography-guided Biopsy for Diagnosis in Pleural Disease

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NCT ID NCT06226909
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor National Taiwan University Hospital
Condition Pleural Diseases
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 234 participants
Start Date 2024-01-15
Primary Completion 2027-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
different types of ultrasound technique

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 234 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-31.

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Brief Summary

To investigate the information from shear-wave elastography on pleural tissues will improve the diagnosis of pleural diseases, as to increase the diagnostic yield in ultrasound-guided transthoracic pleura biopsy.

Eligibility 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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Yao-Wen Kuo

✉ kyw@ntu.edu.tw

📞 0972651821

Principal Investigator

Yao-Wen Kuo

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

National Taiwan University Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06226909 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pleural Diseases. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06226909 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06226909 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kyw@ntu.edu.tw for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06226909 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06226909 clinical trial?

NCT06226909 is sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. The principal investigator is Yao-Wen Kuo at National Taiwan University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 234 participants.

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