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At-home Paracentesis for Malignant Ascites

(Paracentesis Trial)

Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Utah
Disqualifiers: Bowel obstruction, Ventral hernias, others
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to evaluate the change in symptoms for women with cancer-related malignant ascites who complete an at-home paracentesis procedure.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Anna Beck, MD

Principal Investigator

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

For participants of child-bearing potential, participant is following standard of care guidelines for contraception
I can safely pause my blood thinner medication before the procedure.
Eligible to receive an ultrasound-guided paracentesis procedure at home in the opinion of the investigator
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Exclusion Criteria

Large ventral hernias or prior complications from paracentesis
My health is not rapidly getting worse and I do not have a suspected bowel blockage.
Any condition that would, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicate the participant's participation in the procedure or clinical study due to safety concerns or compliance with clinical study procedures. For example, medical, psychiatric, cognitive, or other conditions that may compromise the participant's ability to understand the participant information, give informed consent, comply with the study protocol or complete the study
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive an at-home-based paracentesis procedure

3 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

3 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • At-home Paracentesis

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: At-home ParacentesisExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Utah

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,169
Recruited
1,623,000+

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