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Diagnostic Utility of Pleural Fluid MAGE Assay in Patients With Pleural Effusion From Primary Lung Cancer

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Unilatral Pleural Effusion
Registration Number
NCT01179685
Lead Sponsor
Samsung Medical Center
Brief Summary

Melanoma antigen (MAGE) gene is known to be expressed in tumor cells, testis and placenta. The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of pleural fluid MAGE gene expression, tumor marker and cytology in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • unilateral pleural effusion on chest radiography
Exclusion Criteria
  • body temperature > 38.3ºC and peripheral blood leukocytosis (>12,000/μl)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of pleural fluid MAGE gene expression, tumor marker and cytology in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion.12months interval
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samsung Medical Center

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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