Pleural epithelioid mesothelioma
MONDO:0006378Malignant mesothelioma that arises from the pleura and is characterized by the presence of cells with epithelioid morphology. The epithelioid cells usually have eosinophilic cytoplasm, bland nuclei, and form tubulopapillary, microglandular, or sheet-like patterns.
Also known as: malignant epithelioid mesothelioma of pleura, pleura malignant epithelioid mesothelioma, pleural epithelioid mesothelioma
2769 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 8 tagged with Pleural epithelioid mesothelioma itself.
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab and chemotherapy before surgery can help people with a rare cancer called pleural mesothelioma. The trial involves 41 adults with early-stage disease that can be surgically removed. The main goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Light therapy shows promise against tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a light-activated drug (photodynamic therapy) during surgery can help people with a rare lung cancer called epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma live longer. About 52 adults with cancer limited to one side of the chest will receive either sta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC