Clinical Trial: Palliative Care Outcomes in the Management of Malignant Ascites by Interventional Radiology

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Palliative Care Outcomes in the Management of Malignant Ascites by Interventional Radiology

Brief Summary: Malignant ascites leads to significant morbidity in patients with terminal cancer. Paracentesis can provide relief, but repeat hospital visits, pain, and short duration of relief after paracentesis are detrimental to quality of life(QOL). Two devices are available as alternatives to paracentesis. The impact of either device on QOL has not fully been explored. A pilot nonrandomized trial measuring palliative care QOL and ascites symptom relief using validated survey instruments is proposed.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

Current Primary Outcome: Number of Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 2 years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

Dates:
Date Received: June 16, 2015
Date Started: April 2015
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 23, 2016
Last Verified: September 2016