Clinical Trial: Out Patient Talc Slurry Via Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Malignant Pleural Effusion Vs Usual Inpatient Management

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Outpatient Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion Via an Indwelling Pleural Catheter and Talc Pleurodesis Versus Standard Inpatient

Brief Summary: This is a multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating global health related quality of life outcomes in patients with malignant pleural effusions. Patients will be randomised to receive either chest drain and talc pleurodesis or indwelling pleural catheter and talc pleurodesis. Patients will be followed up for 3 months post intervention