Thoracic cancer
MONDO:0003274A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the tissues of the thorax.
Also known as: thoracic tumor, thoracic tumour, thorax neoplasm, tumor of thorax, tumour of thorax, cancer of thoracic segment of trunk, malignant neoplasm of the thorax, malignant neoplasm of thoracic segment of trunk
10591 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 61 tagged with Thoracic cancer itself.
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Breast cancer 3,499 trials · 4,522 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Breast carcinoma 665 trials · 2,693 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant breast phyllodes tumor 5 trials
- Breast sarcoma 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast lymphoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant breast melanoma 0 trials
- Salivary gland type cancer of the breast 0 trials
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Lung cancer 1,212 trials · 3,948 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Lung carcinoma 137 trials · 3,325 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant superior sulcus neoplasm 1 trial Sub-types →
- Graham-Boyle-Troxell syndrome 0 trials
- Lung hilum cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung meningioma 0 trials
- Lung sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Mediastinal cancer 10 trials · 191 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Mediastinal malignant lymphoma 6 trials · 180 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mediastinal malignant germ cell tumor 1 trial Sub-types →
- Malignant mediastinal neural neoplasm 0 trials
- Mediastinal soft tissue cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
- Mediastinum neuroblastoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Posterior mediastinum cancer 0 trials
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Pleural cancer 9 trials · 83 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma 71 trials · 75 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant parietal pleura tumor 0 trials
- Malignant pleural solitary fibrous tumor 0 trials
- Malignant visceral pleura tumor 0 trials
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Heart cancer 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Heart lymphoma 1 trial
- Heart sarcoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Endocardium cancer 0 trials
- Malignant cardiac germ cell tumor 0 trials
- Myocardium cancer 0 trials
- Neurofibroma of the heart 0 trials
- Pericardium cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Malignant neoplasm of chest wall 1 trial
2 sub-types
- Chest wall bone cancer 0 trials
- Chest wall lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Askin tumor 0 trials
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Sternum cancer 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Sternum lymphoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New combo therapy shows promise in controlling advanced lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with standard palliative radiation is safe for people with advanced lung cancer. Twenty-four participants received different doses of pembrolizumab alongside radiation, then continued pembrolizum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New program helps lung cancer patients kick the habit
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program called CEASE that helps lung cancer patients quit smoking. The program was built into regular doctor visits and included screening, counseling, and referrals. Researchers studied 263 patients to see if the program improved quit rates and how well it wo…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Proton beam therapy shows promise in tumor control trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the Varian ProBeam proton therapy system in 47 people with solid tumors. The goal was to see if the device safely controls tumors and meets performance standards. Patients received proton radiation and were followed for up to 5 years after treatment.
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New proton beam machine shows promise in tumor control trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new proton therapy device, the Varian ProBeam360°, in 47 people with solid tumors. The goal was to see if it could control tumor growth with few severe side effects. Participants received radiation for 1 to 8 weeks and were followed for up to 5 years. The main…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to supercharge immune attack on tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab, nivolumab, and BMS-986156) with or without precise radiation therapy in 51 people with advanced solid cancers that had spread to the liver or lungs. The goal was to find the safest dose of BMS-986156 and se…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Which nerve block wins for lung surgery pain?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers compare two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one better controls pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), a minimally invasive lung operation. The trial enrolls 46 adults scheduled for VATS. Participants receive either a serratus posterior su…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking and tweaking meds calm older cancer surgery patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a program that combines behavioral activation (a type of counseling that helps people engage in meaningful activities) with medication optimization (reviewing and adjusting current medications) can reduce anxiety and depression in adults aged 60 and olde…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Foot massage may ease chemo sickness in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether foot reflexology—a type of foot massage—can reduce nausea and vomiting caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. Eighty people with lung or digestive cancer received reflexology sessions during their chemo infusions and were asked to do self-massage betw…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New phone therapy aims to ease anxiety in older cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a telephone-based therapy called Managing Anxiety from Cancer (MAC) for older adults (65+) with cancer and their caregivers. The therapy includes seven sessions covering relaxation, communication, and problem-solving skills. The goal was to see if it reduces anx…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Nurse video visits help cancer patients after hospital discharge
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called CONTINUUM, where advanced cancer patients had a video visit with an oncology nurse within three days of leaving the hospital. The goal was to help patients feel more confident managing their health and improve communication with their care team.…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New scanner aims to sharpen cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new on-couch imaging system called HyperSight, which takes 3D X-ray pictures (CBCT) of cancer patients right before their radiation treatment. 46 adults with head/neck, chest, abdomen, or pelvic cancers received both the new HyperSight scan and a standard scan…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists track Body's reaction to cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 98 adults with cancers like melanoma and lung cancer who were starting immunotherapy. Researchers measured inflammatory markers in their blood to understand how the body reacts to these drugs. The goal was to find ways to better manage side effects from treat…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC