Scientists map immune cells in rare cancer to boost treatment
NCT ID NCT07561190
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the immune system inside malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare and hard-to-treat cancer. Researchers will analyze tumor samples from 300 adults to understand why immunotherapy helps only some patients. The goal is to find clues that could make these treatments more effective in the future.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population includes patients diagnosed with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM). Both prospective and retrospective cohorts will be included to ensure a comprehensive and biologically representative characterization of the disease. Eligible patients will have histologically confirmed MPM and available tumor biological samples obtained from diagnostic biopsies, surgical resections, or pleural effusions. Samples will include both fresh frozen (FF) material and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) archival specimens.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study * Aged \> 18 years * Patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of MPM * Availability of biological material * Clinical indicatio of eligibility for HITOCH protocol (only for C3 cohort) Exclusion Criteria: * Active current infection * Autoimmune disease * Women in childbearing age not able to exclude pregnancy
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli
RECRUITINGNaples, Italy
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Rodolico San Marco di Catania
RECRUITINGCatania, Italy
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Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
RECRUITINGReggio Emilia, Italy
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
RECRUITINGRoma, Italy
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