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Application of Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Lesions
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2024-08-20
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how tissue elasticity varies in different types of pleural lesions. The study aims to test how well transthoracic shear-wave ultrasound elastography can distinguish between benign and malignant pleural lesions. This observational study gathers important information to improve diagnosis of pleural conditions. Participants will undergo transthoracic shear-wave ultrasound elastography, a non-invasive imaging method to assess tissue stiffness in pleural lesions. The study focuses on comparing elasticity measurements across different lesion types to validate the technique's predictive value. During the study, participants with pleural lesions or effusion will have ultrasound imaging performed. Researchers will assess the elasticity of the pleural tissue and evaluate the technique's accuracy in differentiating lesion types. The primary outcome is measured over six months, with no treatment interventions involved. Participants are monitored for their ability to hold their breath during imaging and other safety factors.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Application of Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Lesions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with radiographic evidence of pleural lesions or effusion
You will not qualify if you...
- Age less than 20 years
- Patients who cannot hold their breath for 5 seconds
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants undergo transthoracic shear-wave ultrasound elastography to evaluate pleural lesions.
Multiple visits over 6 months for ultrasound assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Y
Yao-Wen Kuo, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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