Study of the Feasibility and Efficacy of PrednisonE for Non-specifiC pleuriTis
Recruiting now · Early Phase 1
Conditions studied: Pleuritis, Non-specific
In brief
This research study aims to evaluate whether corticosteroids help prevent the recurrence of pleural effusions in patients with non-specific pleuritis diagnosed through pleural biopsy. It can lead to recurrent fluid buildup in the lungs, causing discomfort and requiring additional medical interventions. There is no established treatment to prevent recurrence, and this study seeks to determine whether steroids reduce fluid buildup or cause complications. There will be two groups: one receiving corticosteroids (standard of care in the institution) and one not receiving corticosteroids (intervention group). The participation will last approximately 6 months, with in-person visits every 2 weeks for the first month, then monthly, along with possible telephone follow-ups. The study will monitor for pleural effusion recurrence, need for additional procedures, and potential side effects of corticosteroids. This is a pilot study. Although there are forty people expected to take part in this research study based on institutional data, the number of patients included in the study will be determined by the number of patients with non-specific pleuritis diagnosed during the study period.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07039019
- Run by
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2025-05-29
- Expected to finish
- 2027-06-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- All adult patients with diagnosis of non-specific pleuritis as determined by pleural biopsy with a negative serologic autoimmune profile (ANA, ANCA, anti-DS DNA, anti-SS A/B, anti-centromere, RF, anti-CCP) are eligible
You may not qualify if…
- Chronic/fibrinous pleuritis
- Positive autoimmune serologic workup
- A contraindication to corticosteroids
- Empyema
- Patients already receiving corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medications for any other indication
- Inability to obtain informed consent due to cognitive, neurologic or psychiatric impairment
Where it is running
- Mount Sinai Hospital — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)
- Mount Sinai Morningside — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)
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