Clinical trials: Pleural Neoplasm
Epithelioid Mesothelioma, Recurrent Malignant Mesothelioma
Tivantinib in Treating Patients With Previously Treated Malignant Mesothelioma
This phase II trial studies how well tivantinib works in treating patients with previously treated malignant mesothelioma. Tivantinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Conditions
- Epithelioid Mesothelioma, Recurrent Malignant Mesothelioma, Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma, Stage II Pleural Mesothelioma
- Trial name
- NCT01861301
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Tivantinib
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma
Pembrolizumab After Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best way to give pembrolizumab after radiation therapy in treating patients with pleural malignant mesothelioma.
- Trial name
- NCT02959463
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Palliative Radiation Therapy, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Metastatic Non-squamous Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Triplet Combination First Line Treatment in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This is a randomized, open-label, multicenter, phase II study to compare a triplet combination of CBP501, pemetrexed and cisplatin with pemetrexed/cisplatin when administered to patients with locally advanced (stage IIIB with…
- Trial name
- CBP08-02 (NCT00942825)
- Testing
- CBP501 + Cisplatin + Pemetrexed, Cisplatin + Pemetrexed
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- CanBas Co. Ltd.
Malignant Mesothelioma (MPM)
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Avelumab Immunotherapy for Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the combination of avelumab and SBRT is safe and what effect avelumab has on mesothelioma when given in combination with SBRT.
- Trial name
- NCT03399552
- Testing
- Avelumab, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
An Efficacy Study of MORAb-009 (Amatuximab) in Subjects With Pleural Mesothelioma
This research is being done to find out if pemetrexed and cisplatin work better when given together with an experimental drug called MORAb-009 in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
- Trial name
- Amatuximab (NCT00738582)
- Testing
- MORAb-009 (Amatuximab), Pemetrexed, Cisplatin
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Morphotek
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
Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion
Malignant Pleural Effusion With ZD6474
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn the effect of ZD6474 on the amount of time between placement of an indwelling pleural catheter and the catheter's removal in patients with malignant pleural effusion.
- Trial name
- NCT00402896
- Testing
- ZD6474
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Mesothelioma
MEDI4736 Or MEDI4736 + Tremelimumab In Surgically Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
The objective of this study is to determine whether MEDI4736 or combination therapy with MEDI4736 + tremelimumab are associated with favorable alterations of the intratumoral immunologic environment in subjects undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT02592551
- Testing
- MEDI4736, Tremelimumab, no other name
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma, Localized Malignant Mesothelioma
Pazopanib in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well pazopanib works in treating patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma, Localized Malignant Mesothelioma, Recurrent Malignant Mesothelioma
- Trial name
- NCT00459862
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, pazopanib hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma
Phase II Trial of Alisertib (MLN8237) in Salvage Malignant Mesothelioma
Objectives: Objectives The primary objective of this study is to: To assess 4-month disease control rate (DCR) in pre-treated patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) treated with alisertib The secondary…
- Trial name
- NCT02293005
- Testing
- Alisertib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Malignant Mesothelioma
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Mesothelioma
Current therapies for advanced Mesothelioma provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of advanced Mesothelioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00003508
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Mesothelioma
Eloxatin® Plus Gemcitabine Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
In patients with pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma, what is the response rate to combined Oxaliplatin (ELOXATIN®) and Gemcitabine chemotherapy?
- Trial name
- NCT00859469
- Testing
- Oxaliplatin, Gemcitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Mesothelioma
Pemetrexed Plus Gemcitabine or Carboplatin for Patients With Advanced Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as pemetrexed disodium, gemcitabine, and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00101283
- Testing
- pemetrexed disodium, gemcitabine hydrochloride, carboplatin
- Where
- 115 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Pleural Mesothelioma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleurectomy/Decortication With Intraoperative Intrathoracic/Intraperitoneal Heated Cisplatin With Sodium Thiosulfate
The purposes of this study are: to determine the feasibility of administering adjuvant cisplatin plus ALIMTA to patients who undergo surgery with heated cisplatin during surgery; to determine the effects (good and bad) of this…
- Trial name
- NCT00165503
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Sodium Thiosulfate, ALIMTA
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Pleural Carcinomatosis
Probe Based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy During Thoracoscopy for Pleural Malignancies Diagnosis.
Probe based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) is a new optical endoscopic technique, generating fluorescent light emission from the tissue of interest and allowing in vivo live imaging at a cellular level ("optical biopsies").
- Trial name
- NCT03805971
- Testing
- Study of the pleural cavity with a confocal laser endomicroscope.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
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
Safety and Efficacy of Listeria in Combination With Chemotherapy as Front-line Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
This clinical trial will evaluate the safety and immune response of the sequential administration cancer vaccine CRS-207 (with or without cyclophosphamide) followed by standard of care chemotherapy (pemetrexed and cisplatin).
- Trial name
- NCT01675765
- Testing
- Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy, Immunotherapy with cyclophosphamide plus chemotherapy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aduro Biotech, Inc.
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Effects of Carboplatin and Gemcitabine on Stage IIIB Pleural Effusion and Stage IV Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to find better treatment for lung cancer and to find out what effects the combined treatment of carboplatin and gemcitabine when given with or without dexamethasone have on cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00247416
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Dexamethasone, Carboplatin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Susanne Arnold