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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Engineered t cells take on chest cancer in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment using a patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein called mesothelin found on cancer cells. The treatment is given through a tube in the chest to people with malignant pleural disease, includin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis OngoingThis early study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46, which targets a protein (FAP) found around many tumors. About 26 people with various cancers will get a PET/CT scan using this tracer to see where it goes in the body. The goal is to learn if this tracer can hel…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New painkiller could ease chest tube placement
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two numbing medicines, EXPAREL and lidocaine, in 80 people with lung cancer who need a procedure called pleuroscopy. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief after the procedure. Participants will receive one of the two drugs and report their c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Light-Activated therapy shows promise for tumor control without surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people who have received photodynamic therapy (PDT) for various cancers, including head and neck, lung, and skin tumors. PDT uses a light-sensitive drug and a special light to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Researchers will review medical re…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC