A Study Investigating Markers in PLeural Effusion (SIMPLE): a prospective and double-blind diagnostic study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Serum and fluid laboratory markers are valuable for exploring the aetiologies of pleural effusion (PE) because of their relative non-invasiveness, low cost, objective result and short turnaround time. The diagnostic accuracy of these potential markers needs to be rigorously evaluated before their widespread application in clinical practice. Here, we plan to perform a Study Investigating Markers in PLeural Effusion (SIMPLE).

Methods and analysis

This is a prospective and double-blind clinical trial which is being performed at the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, China. Adult patients admitted for the evaluation of aetiology of PE from September 2018 to July 2021 will be enrolled after informed consent. Pleural fluid and serum specimens wi

SUBMITTER: Han YQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6688667 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature