Clinical trials: Pleural Diseases
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Randomized Controlled Trial of Talc Instillation In Addition To Daily Drainage Through a Tunneled Pleural Catheter to Improve Rates of Outpatient Pleurodesis in Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion
The purpose of this study is to compare the experiences of subjects who drain malignant (cancerous) pleural effusions (fluid) from around their lung(s) in a more frequent manner using a talc instilled via tunneled pleural…
- Trial name
- NCT04792970
- Testing
- Talc
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma, Epithelial Mesothelioma
PXD101 as Second-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma of the Chest That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
This phase II trial is studying how well PXD101 works as second-line therapy in treating patients with malignant mesothelioma of the chest that cannot be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma, Epithelial Mesothelioma, Recurrent Malignant Mesothelioma, Sarcomatous Mesothelioma
- Trial name
- NCT00365053
- Testing
- belinostat, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Evaluation of CRS-207 With Pembrolizumab in Previously Treated Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether CRS-207 with pembrolizumab is safe and effective in adults with MPM who have failed prior anti-cancer therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03175172
- Testing
- CRS-207, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Aduro Biotech, Inc.
Pleural Effusion
Catheter Placement for Hepatic Hydrothorax
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (ITPC) in the management of hepatic hydrothorax that is not responsive to conventional medical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02595567
- Testing
- Indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (ITPC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cancer, Pleural Neoplasms
Safety, Efficacy, and Side Effects Study of Interventional Cryotherapy in the Pleural Space("ICE PLS")
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and side effects of the CryoSpray Ablation(TM) System (CSA(TM) System) to treat neoplastic lesions on the parietal pleural surface.
- Trial name
- NCT00747916
- Testing
- CryoSpray Ablation (TM) System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- CSA Medical, Inc.
Pneumothorax
Comparison Of Chest Ultrasound Techniques To Identify Clinically Significant Pneumothorax
Patients with chest trauma undergo ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung. Two techniques have been described. A single view for each hemi-thorax, and multiple views for each hemithorax.
- Trial name
- NCT02619591
- Testing
- Ultrasound Imaging
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Intrapleural Bevacizumab and Cisplatin Therapy for Malignant Pleural Effusion Caused by Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
To determine the efficacy and Safety of intrapleural Bevacizumab and cisplatin as a treatment for malignant pleural effusions (MPE) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- NCT01661790
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Cisplatin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Lung Cancer, Pneumothorax
Outpatient Chest Tube Management Following Thoracic Resection Improves Patient Length of Stay and Satisfaction Without Compromising Outcomes
Discharging patients home with air leak and chest tube to portable drainage device after thoracic resection is cost effective and safe without compromising patients outcome or satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Pneumothorax, Subcutaneous Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT01551082
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alliance of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
Atrial Fibrillation, Pericardial Effusion
Active Clearance of Chest Tubes After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the PleuraFlow® Active Tube Clearance (ATC) technology in reducing the rate of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) among post cardiac surgery patients and to…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Pericardial Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Hemothorax
- Trial name
- NCT02808897
- Testing
- Standard drainage, Active Tube Clearance drainage
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Safety and Effectiveness of a New Pleural Catheter for Symptomatic, Recurrent, MPEs Versus Approved Pleural Catheter
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new catheter is safe and effective in treating malignant pleural effusions compared to approve catheter.
- Trial name
- SWIFT (NCT02649894)
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Approved Uncoated PleurX Indwelling Pleural Catheter, Experimental: Silver Nitrate Coated Indwelling Pleural Catheter (SNCIPC)
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Pleural Biphasic Mesothelioma, Pleural Epithelioid Mesothelioma
Testing the Addition of Targeted Radiation Therapy to Surgery and the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Pemetrexed and Cisplatin [or Carboplatin]) for Stage I-IIIA Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
This trial studies how well the addition of targeted radiation therapy to surgery and the usual chemotherapy treatment works for the treatment of stage I-IIIA malignant pleural mesothelioma.
- Conditions
- Pleural Biphasic Mesothelioma, Pleural Epithelioid Mesothelioma, Stage I Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma AJCC v8, Stage IA Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04158141
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Decortication
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Advanced Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma, HLA-A*0201 Positive Cells Present
Genetically Modified T Cells in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of genetically modified T cells in treating patients with stage III-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or mesothelioma.
- Conditions
- Advanced Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma, HLA-A*0201 Positive Cells Present, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Recurrent Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma
- Trial name
- NCT02408016
- Testing
- Aldesleukin, Autologous WT1-TCRc4 Gene-transduced CD8-positive Tcm/Tn Lymphocytes, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Mesothelioma, Malignant
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Amatuximab in Combination With Pemetrexed and Cisplatin in Subjects With Unresectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)
This study was originally designed as a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group study, using a placebo control or amatuximab 5 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), administered weekly, designed to evaluate the safety…
- Trial name
- ARTEMIS (NCT02357147)
- Testing
- Amatuximab, Pemetrexed, Cisplatin
- Where
- 49 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Morphotek
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma
Transarterial Chemoperfusion: Cisplatin, Methotrexate, Gemcitabine for Unresectable Pleural Mesothelioma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the transarterial chemoperfusion treatment with cisplatin, methotrexate and gemcitabine is safe and effective in adults with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).
- Trial name
- NCT02611037
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Methotrexate, Gemcitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Window of Opportunity Study of VS-6063 (Defactinib) in Surgical Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Participants
This is an open label neoadjuvant (treatment with VS-6063 prior to mesothelioma surgery) study in subjects with malignant pleural mesothelioma who are eligible for surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02004028
- Testing
- VS-6063
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Verastem, Inc.
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers…
- Conditions
- Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03296280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Adenosquamous Carcinoma
Erlotinib Hydrochloride With or Without Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well erlotinib hydrochloride with or without carboplatin and paclitaxel works in treating patients with stage III-IV non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Malignant Pericardial Effusion, Malignant Pleural Effusion
- Trial name
- NCT00126581
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Erlotinib, Erlotinib Hydrochloride
- Where
- 96 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pleural Effusion, Single-ventricle
Use of Vasopressin Following the Fontan Operation
The purpose of this pilot study is to prepare for a larger study to determine whether Vasopressin following the Fontan operation will decrease chest tube output and duration.
- Trial name
- NCT02975999
- Testing
- Vasopressin, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Malignant Mesothelioma
Pemetrexed Disodium/Observation in Treating Patients W/ Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma w/Out Progressive Disease After 1st Line Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Pemetrexed disodium may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying how well pemetrexed disodium or observation works in…
- Trial name
- NCT01085630
- Testing
- pemetrexed disodium, clinical observation
- Where
- 145 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Pleural Effusion
Tenecteplase (TNK) for Loculated Pleural Effusions in Patients With Malignancy
The objective of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of TNK infusion for the treatment of loculated pleural effusions in patients with known malignancy compared to normal saline infusion.
- Trial name
- NCT01580618
- Testing
- normal saline, TNK (Tenecteplase)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente