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Pleurodesis means sealing the space between the 2 outer linings of the lungs (the pleura) so that fluid can’t collect there. This fluid build up is called a pleural effusion and it can cause shortness of breath.
Recruitment start: 26 March 2007
Recruitment end: 9 October 2012
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Dr Najib Rahman
Medical Research Council (MRC)
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
Last reviewed: 19 May 2016
CRUK internal database number: 2132
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