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UNC Pleural Fluid Registry

The purpose of this research study is to create a biobank of blood and pleural fluid samples connected to a registry of medical clinical information, including genetic, general health, and disease information. This will allow researchers to do important chest, lung, and lung lining research.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

What will be asked of you

You will be asked to provide researchers with biospecimens during your drainage procedure. This pleural fluid build-up will be collected by the doctor and sent for medical testing. Any extra pleural fluid that is collected but not used by your physician for medical tests will be sent to the registry to be used in future research. You may opt-in to an additional blood draw component. If you participate in the blood draw component, 40mL of blood (about three tablespoons of blood) will be drawn for the study, either from a vein or from your procedural IV.

Total length of participation:
Indefinitely

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You are 18 years or older.
You have been diagnosed with pleural fluid and have been referred for a pleural fluid drainage
You have clinical evidence of pulmonary infection with effusion or malignancy

Not eligible if:

The investigator or treating clinician determines that you have any concurrent medical condition that may preclude your ability to undergo pleural fluid drainage safely

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Lineberger Clinical Trials Office

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jason Akulian
Medicine-Pulmonary

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Registry

Study Topics

Cancer (Lung)
Lungs and Breathing

IRB Number

17-2990

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT05620329

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