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
10566 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 61 tagged with Thoracic cancer itself.
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Breast cancer 3,492 trials · 4,513 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Breast carcinoma 665 trials · 2,688 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 1,207 trials · 3,941 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Lung carcinoma 137 trials · 3,320 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 drug combo targets rare lung tumor gene defect
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called anvumetostat, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 49 adults with advanced lung or chest tumors that lack a gene called MTAP. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to see what side effects occur. Researchers will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New proton beam machine aims to improve cancer care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new proton therapy machine called PROTEUS® PLUS in 47 adults with solid tumors. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at controlling cancer. Researchers will measure tumor response and track side effects.
Sponsor: Ion Beam Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New proton beam machine tested for tumor control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new proton therapy device, PROTEUS PLUS, in 47 adults with solid tumors. The goal is to see if it safely controls tumor growth. Participants receive targeted radiation, and researchers track side effects and disease response over time.
Sponsor: Ion Beam Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for tough chest tumors: targeted radiation trial launches
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a new type of radiation therapy called BNCT for people with chest tumors that have come back and cannot be removed by surgery or treated with standard methods. About 30 participants will receive a special boron drug followed by neutron radiation to target cancer …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Stella Pharma Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Sharper scans could streamline radiation planning
Diagnosis OngoingRadiation teams use cone beam CT scans to line up patients with the treatment beam, but standard images are not clear enough to map tumors or calculate doses. This study tests whether a new imaging system called HyperSight, built into the TrueBeam radiotherapy machine, can produc…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stick help you quit smoking? new study tests it in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new tool called the Buckeye Quit Stick to help smokers with lung cancer quit. The stick replaces the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking without using medicine. About 30 adults will try it for 6 months to see if it helps them stay smoke-free.
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual yoga and dance therapy tested to fight cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 12-week virtual program of mind-body classes (like yoga, dance therapy, and tai chi) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people with head and neck, thoracic, gynecologic, or other cancers. About 480 adults currently receiving cancer …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home monitoring may keep cancer patients out of the ER
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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App aims to ease cancer symptoms before they worsen
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a phone app can help people with chest-area cancers and their caregivers report symptoms early and request palliative care on their own. The goal is to improve quality of life by managing pain and stress sooner. About 157 participants will use the app to …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New program helps cancer patients and caregivers talk through tough emotions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a communication program for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to help them manage difficult emotions and talk about the patient's illness and treatment wishes. About 45 participants will take part, and the program is tailored for Latin…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided epidurals: a missed opportunity?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if using real-time ultrasound during a thoracic epidural block makes the procedure more reliable. It was designed for adults with chest or abdominal pain or rib fractures. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are availab…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Chest cancer study seeks clues in blood and tissue to improve future treatments
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis research study collects blood, tumor tissue, and other body fluids from 1,000 adults with lung cancer, thymus cancer, or mesothelioma. The goal is to analyze these samples to find biological markers that could predict how the disease will progress or which treatments might w…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New CT scanner could sharpen cancer radiation treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests a new FDA-approved cone-beam CT imaging system (Halcyon 4.0) for planning radiation therapy. Researchers will compare its image quality and ease of use to standard CT scans in 27 adults with various cancers. The goal is to see if the new system can improve …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:01 UTC