Radiation pneumonitis
MONDO:0043919Inflammation of the lung due to harmful effects of ionizing or non-ionizing radiation.
Also known as: radiation pneumonitis, Pneumonias, radiation, Pneumonitides, radiation, fibrosis, radiation, pneumonia, radiation, pneumonitis, radiation, pulmonary radiation alveolitis, radiation Pneumonias
79 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Radiation pneumonitis itself.
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Can an Anti-Fibrotic drug shield lungs from radiation after immunotherapy?
Prevention CompletedResearchers are testing whether pirfenidone, a drug that reduces inflammation and scarring, can prevent radiation pneumonitis in people with advanced lung cancer. Participants have already received immune checkpoint inhibitors and need chest radiation. The trial gives pirfenidone…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hubei Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body fat to the rescue: new study tests fat grafts for radiation burns
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking fat from one part of the body and moving it to a breast that was damaged by radiation can help the tissue heal. Ten women who had radiation for breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if this fat transfer could make the skin softer and les…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC