Malignant Pleural Effusions: Evaluating the psYchosocial Impact of Indwelling Pleural Catheters on Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to better understand the impact that Indwelling Pleural Catheters have on patients with malignant pleural effusions from a psychosocial point of view.

Detailed Description
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After being informed about the study, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo a baseline assessment including disease and social characteristics on the day of their Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) insertion. At 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks post insertion, they will be contacted via telephone for a semi-structured interview focusing on the psychosocial impact that the IPC has had on their lives. Data surrounding the medical care of the IPC will also be collected.

Official Title
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Malignant Pleural Effusions: Evaluating the psYchosocial Impact of Indwelling Pleural Catheters on Patients (MY-IPC)

Conditions
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Malignant Pleural Effusion, Indwelling Pleural Catheter

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Semi-structure interviews


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study Aged 18 years or above Diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion Will be undergoing IPC insertion for management of their malignant pleural effusion Have the means to be contacted and be able to conduct an interview in English via telephone within the study timeframe Exclusion Criteria: Inability to consent Estimated life expectancy of <4 weeks

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Indwelling Pleural Catheter<br>Patients with malignant pleural effusions managed by IPC insertion as per standard of care | Other: Semi-structure interviews<br>* Semi-structured interview focusing on psychosocial impact of living with an IPC to be performed at 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks post IPC insertion<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The psychosocial impact of living with an indwelling pleural catheter in patients with malignant pleural effusions | Qualitative data | 2 weeks | 
| The psychosocial impact of living with an indwelling pleural catheter in patients with malignant pleural effusions | Qualitative data | 6-8 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Links between psychosocial impact experienced by patients and their baseline, disease or social characteristics | Qualitative data | 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks | 
| Links between psychosocial impact experienced by patients and their IPC care characteristics | Qualitative data | 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Malignant Pleural Effusion, Indwelling Pleural Catheter, Psychosocial