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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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Intra-pleural Administration of GL-ONC1, a Genetically Modified Vaccinia Virus, in Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion: Primary, Metastases and Mesothelioma

NCT01766739
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
GL-ONC1
Biological
Lead sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 25, 2024 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 2 Interventional

ILX-295501 in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Ovarian Cancer That Has Not Responded to Previous Treatment

NCT00005645
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Conditions
Fallopian Tube Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
Interventions
ILX-295501
Drug
Lead sponsor
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 120 Years · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 1999
U.S. locations
8
States / cities
Los Angeles, California • Indianapolis, Indiana • Baltimore, Maryland + 5 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 17, 2018 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

FDG-Labeled PET Scan in Planning Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT00564733
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
carboplatin, docetaxel, gemcitabine hydrochloride, paclitaxel, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, fludeoxyglucose F 18, imaging biomarker analysis
Drug · Procedure · Radiation + 1 more
Lead sponsor
University of Washington
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
55 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2012
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 9, 2017 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Erlotinib Hydrochloride With or Without Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT00126581
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Conditions
Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Malignant Pericardial Effusion, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Minimally Invasive Lung Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIIB Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IV Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7
Interventions
Carboplatin, Erlotinib, Erlotinib Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Drug
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
188 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2005 – 2017
U.S. locations
96
States / cities
Castro Valley, California • Emeryville, California • Fremont, California + 68 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 6, 2019 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Ph I:Bevacizumab + Chemotherapy in Pts w/Malig Pleural Effusion Due to Adv NSCLC

NCT00250978
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Conditions
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Interventions
bevacizumab with chemotherapy, Pleur-XTM catheter placement
Drug
Lead sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2005 – 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 29, 2008 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Registry

NCT00099541
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Conditions
Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Malignant
Interventions
zoledronic acid
Drug
Lead sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2004 – 2007
U.S. locations
101
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Fort Smith, Arkansas • Anaheim, California + 93 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 22, 2009 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Trastuzumab Plus R115777 in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Cancer

NCT00005842
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Conditions
Cancer
Interventions
trastuzumab, tipifarnib
Biological · Drug
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2000
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Fort Sam Houston, Texas • San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 10, 2013 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Single Agent Alimta in Poor Performance Status in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT00508144
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Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Alimta
Drug
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
64 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2005 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 12, 2017 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Results available

A Study of Nivolumab and Intrapleural Talimogene Laherparepvec for Malignant Pleural Effusion

NCT03597009
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Stage IV Metastatic Cancer, Lung Cancer
Interventions
Talimogene laherparepvec (TVEC), Nivolumab
Drug
Lead sponsor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 19, 2021 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Talc Outpatient Pleurodesis With Indwelling Catheter

NCT03973957
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Conditions
Pleural Effusion, Pleural Diseases, Malignant Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Indwelling pleural catheter placement, Fentanyl Citrate, Talc Slurry, Drainage collection bag
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
The Cooper Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
124 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Camden, New Jersey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 3, 2019 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional

Tocilizumab Delivered Via Pleural and Peritoneal Catheters in Patients With Advanced Metastatic Cancer

NCT06016179
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Malignant Ascites
Interventions
Tocilizumab
Drug
Lead sponsor
Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 89 Years
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 21, 2025 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional Results available

Phase I Trial of Afatinib (BIBW 2992) and Dasatinib in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

NCT01999985
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Conditions
Lung Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Interventions
Dasatinib - 1A, Afatinib - 1A, Dasatinib - 1B, Afatinib - 1B
Drug
Lead sponsor
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tampa, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 26, 2020 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational

Multiple Biomarkers in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

NCT00316134
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Conditions
Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Malignant
Interventions
Procedure/Surgery
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 7, 2011 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Gene Therapy for Pleural Malignancies

NCT00299962
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Conditions
Pleural Mesothelioma, Metastatic Pleural Effusions
Interventions
Adenoviral-mediated Interferon-beta, SCH 721015
Biological
Lead sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
17 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 17, 2020 · Synced Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM 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 Sep 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT