Pleural intervention and devices
The management of pleural disease is heavily reliant on interventional procedures and devices to allow drainage of air and fluid from the chest cavity. Devices and technology also play a vital role in the diagnosis and management of most pleural conditions. For more information on our current and past pleural intervention study involvement, follow the links to left (* indicates Bristol led).
Studies & trials
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BASIC
A national randomised controlled trial exploring the benefits of a novel type of chest drain. This study is not yet published.
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SEAL-MPE*
A first-in-human safety trial of a drug-eluting indwelling pleural catheter. This study was published in 2018.
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SWIFT
A multinational randomised controlled trial comparing a drug-eluting pleural catheter with standard care. This study is not yet published.
