A Study of the Presence of Viral Pathogens in Culture-Negative, Non-Specific Pleuritis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to find the presence of virus pathogens in the pleural fluid of patients diagnosed with culture-negative, non-specific pleuritis using the FilmArray Respiratory Panel lab test.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients ≥ 18 years old
  • Biopsy-proven diagnosis of culture-negative, non-specific pleuritis
  • Presenting to pleural clinic at Mayo Clinic Rochester to undergo either thoracentesis, pleuroscopy or video-assisted thoracoscopy for non-specific pleuritis

 

Exclusion Criteria

  • No research consent
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners
  • Adults unable to provide consent
  • Patients previously enrolled in this study
  • Pleuritis with previously diagnosed infectious pathogen 
  • No pleural fluid able to be obtained for testing during thoracoscopy

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Darlene Nelson, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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