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Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional

Alteplase Through an Indwelling Pleural Catheter for the Management of Symptomatic Septated Malignant Pleural Effusion

NCT06184321
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Conditions
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Interventions
Alteplase, Placebo Administration
Biological · Drug
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Surgery and Intrapleural Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion

NCT00114205
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Conditions
Metastatic Cancer
Interventions
docetaxel, therapeutic thoracoscopy
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Virginia
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2003
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charlottesville, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 17, 2010 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Talc in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion

NCT00002622
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Conditions
Metastatic Cancer
Interventions
Talc
Drug
Lead sponsor
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 120 Years
Enrollment
501 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
1994 – 2006
U.S. locations
224
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Huntsville, Alabama • Mobile, Alabama + 174 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 27, 2016 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

UNC Pleural Fluid Registry

NCT05620329
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Conditions
Lung Cancer, Lung Infection, Breast Cancer, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Empyema
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
9,999 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2050
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 15, 2025 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Dose Escalating Study With BAY43-9006 With Carboplatin, Paclitaxel and Bevacizumab in Untreated Stage IIIb Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

NCT01069328
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Conditions
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Lung Cancer
Interventions
Nexavar (Sorafenib, BAY43-9006), Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
Drug
Lead sponsor
Bayer
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2011
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota • Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 12, 2013 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Intrapleural BG00001 in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma or Malignant Pleural Effusions

NCT00066404
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Conditions
Cancer
Interventions
recombinant adenovirus-hIFN-beta
Biological
Lead sponsor
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 120 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2003 – 2006
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 12, 2020 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Metformin and Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer

NCT02122185
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Conditions
Brenner Tumor, Malignant Ascites, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Ovarian Clear Cell Cystadenocarcinoma, Ovarian Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma, Ovarian Mixed Epithelial Carcinoma, Ovarian Serous Cystadenocarcinoma, Ovarian Undifferentiated Adenocarcinoma, Recurrent Fallopian Tube Cancer, Recurrent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Recurrent Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Recurrent Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer, Stage IIIA Fallopian Tube Cancer, Stage IIIA Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Stage IIIA Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Stage IIIA Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer, Stage IIIB Fallopian Tube Cancer, Stage IIIB Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Stage IIIB Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Stage IIIB Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer, Stage IIIC Fallopian Tube Cancer, Stage IIIC Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Stage IIIC Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Stage IIIC Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer, Stage IV Fallopian Tube Cancer, Stage IV Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Stage IV Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Stage IV Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
Interventions
metformin hydrochloride, placebo, Chemotherapy
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Chicago
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
111 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2024
U.S. locations
10
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Mobile, Alabama • Duarte, California + 6 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 26, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional

Phase I/II Safety Study of IPI-504 in Relapsed/Refractory Stage IIIb, or Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

NCT00431015
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
IPI-504
Drug
Lead sponsor
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
88 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2011
U.S. locations
11
States / cities
Los Angeles, California • New Haven, Connecticut • Miami, Florida + 6 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 9, 2012 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

A Study of Cetuximab and Bevacizumab in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Stage IIIb/IV NSCLC

NCT00343291
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Conditions
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
Cetuximab, Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
Biological · Drug
Lead sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
121 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2010
U.S. locations
43
States / cities
Decatur, Alabama • Huntsville, Alabama • Scottsdale, Arizona + 39 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 6, 2011 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 1 Interventional

Phase I Evaluation of Immunotoxin LMB-100 Administered by Normothermic, Intrapleural Perfusion Following Cytoreductive Surgery in Participants With Pleural Mesotheliomas, or Pleural Effusions From Cancers Expressing Mesothelin

NCT05375825
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Mesotheliomas (Mpm), Malignant Pleural Effusions (Mpe), Epithelial Tumors, Malignant, Pleural Effusions, Malignant, Mesothelin (Msln)
Interventions
Cytoreductive surgery, LMB-100, Immunohistochemical Assay for Mesothelin
Procedure · Drug · Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years to 120 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 1, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional

Docetaxel With Either Cetuximab or Bortezomib as First-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT00118183
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Conditions
Adenocarcinoma of the Lung, Adenosquamous Cell Lung Cancer, Large Cell Lung Cancer, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
docetaxel, cetuximab, bortezomib
Drug · Biological
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
62 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2005
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Miami Beach, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 3, 2013 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Rapid On Site Evaluation of Pleural Touch Preparations in Diagnosing Malignant Pleural Effusion in Patients Undergoing Pleuroscopy

NCT03868579
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Conditions
Malignant Neoplasm, Malignant Respiratory Tract Neoplasm, Malignant Thoracic Neoplasm
Interventions
Biopsy, Medical Chart Review, Thoracoscopy
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
97 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2025
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota • Nashville, Tennessee • Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 4, 2025 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Genetic Sequencing-Informed Targeted Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT02132884
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Conditions
Malignant Pericardial Effusion, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
cytology specimen collection procedure, therapeutic procedure, targeted therapy, laboratory biomarker analysis
Other · Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 3, 2019 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The First Therapeutic Intervention in Malignant Pleural Effusion Trial

NCT00896285
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Large bore chest drain + NSAID based analgesic regimen, Small bore chest drain + NSAID based analgesic regimen, Large bore chest drain + opiate based analgesic regimen, Small bore chest drain + opiate based analgesic regimen
Other
Lead sponsor
University of California, Davis
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Sacramento, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 19, 2015 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Decitabine in Treating Patients With Unresectable Lung or Esophageal Cancer or Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura

NCT00019825
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Conditions
Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Malignant Mesothelioma, Metastatic Cancer
Interventions
decitabine
Drug
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 1999
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 28, 2015 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational

Collection of Malignant Ascites, Pleural Fluid, and Blood From People With Solid Tumors

NCT03189108
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Conditions
Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Cancer
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
22 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 1, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The ACES Study for Aseptic Pleural Effusion

NCT06210685
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Conditions
Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Automatic Continuous Effusion Shunt implantation
Device
Lead sponsor
Pleural Dynamics, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
21 Years and older
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Hollywood, Florida • Baltimore, Maryland • Chapel Hill, North Carolina + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 10, 2025 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Bortezomib Plus Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT00052338
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
gemcitabine hydrochloride, carboplatin, bortezomib, laboratory biomarker analysis
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2002
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Duarte, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2013 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 2 Interventional

Intrapleural Catheter Daily Versus Three Times a Week Drainage

NCT00761618
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Conditions
Advanced Cancer, Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Intrapleural catheter (IPC) drained, IPC Placement, Chest X-Ray
Procedure · Radiation
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
257 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 15, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions Using an Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Catheter and Non-Vacuum Collection System

NCT03414905
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Aspira Catheter, Ultrasound
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
St Louis, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 19, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Intraperitoneal vs Intravenous Chemotherapy Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

NCT00993655
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Conditions
Fallopian Tube Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
Interventions
carboplatin, cisplatin, paclitaxel
Drug
Lead sponsor
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Network
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
275 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2016
U.S. locations
6
States / cities
Springfield, Missouri • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Providence, Rhode Island + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 27, 2023 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Intrapleural AdV-tk Therapy in Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion

NCT01997190
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Interventions
AdV-tk + valacyclovir
Biological
Lead sponsor
Candel Therapeutics, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
19 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 24, 2023 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Indwelling Pleural Catheter With Either Doxycycline or Saline at Day 7 for Pleurodesis

NCT02623959
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Conditions
Advanced Cancers, Malignant Pleural Effusions
Interventions
Questionnaires, Fentanyl Patch, Fentanyl (IV), Saline, Doxycycline, Phone Calls
Behavioral · Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 6, 2019 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation No phase listed Observational

Biomarker Levels During Indwelling Pleural cAtheter Sample Testing

NCT02092155
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusions
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
95 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 16, 2025 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT