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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Samsung Medical Center
🇰🇷Seoul, Korea, Republic of