MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION
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Could a diabetes drug boost chemo for ovarian cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding metformin (a common diabetes drug) to standard chemotherapy could help people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. About 111 participants received either metformin or a placebo alongside chemo, then continued metfor…
Matched conditions: MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Silver-Lined catheter shows promise in keeping cancer Patients' lungs Fluid-Free
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new silver-coated tube (catheter) placed in the chest to prevent fluid from building up again in cancer patients with malignant pleural effusion. 119 adults with recurrent, symptomatic fluid around the lungs were randomly assigned to get either the silver-coat…
Matched conditions: MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:10 UTC
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Catheter or surgery? new study tests better way to drain Cancer-Related lung fluid
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 158 adults with cancer who had fluid buildup around the lungs, making it hard to breathe. It compared two treatments: a long-term catheter placed under the skin to drain fluid daily at home, versus keyhole surgery to remove fluid and seal the space. The goal …
Matched conditions: MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Western Australia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Patients share their stories: living with fluid in the lungs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study interviewed 10 adults with malignant pleural effusion (fluid buildup around the lungs due to cancer) to learn about their experiences with the condition and its treatments. Participants had undergone either talc pleurodesis or an indwelling pleural catheter. The goal w…
Matched conditions: MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Sponsor: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC