Pleural cancer
MONDO:0006294A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the pleura. A representative example of primary malignant pleural neoplasm is the malignant pleural mesothelioma. A representative example of metastatic malignant neoplasm to the pleura is metastatic carcinoma that has spread to the pleura from another anatomic site.
Also known as: neoplasm of pleura, pleural tumor, pleural tumour, cancer of pleura, cancer of the pleura, malignant neoplasm of pleura, malignant neoplasm of the pleura, malignant pleura neoplasm
2831 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Pleural cancer itself.
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma 71 trials · 75 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Pleural epithelioid mesothelioma 8 trials
- Pleural sarcomatoid mesothelioma 2 trials
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Malignant parietal pleura tumor 0 trials
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Malignant visceral pleura tumor 0 trials
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Scientists collect chest tumor samples to unlock secrets of cancer spread
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected tissue and blood samples from 143 people with malignant pleural effusion (cancer that has spread to the lining of the chest). The goal was to create a biobank for future research into why cancer cells in the chest may differ from the original tumor. No treatm…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New turkish scale helps measure breathing trouble in silent patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) in 100 adult palliative care patients who cannot describe their breathing trouble. The scale uses eight physical signs like heart rate and restlessness to rate distress. The goal was to see i…
Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC