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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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Tunneled Pleural Catheters for Refractory Effusions Attributed to Congestive Heart Failure (TREAT-CHF) Trial

NCT03696524
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Conditions
Pleural Effusions, Chronic, Congestive Heart Failure, Shortness of Breath
Interventions
tunneled pleural catheter
Device
Lead sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 4, 2023 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Clinical Utility of Portable Dynamic Chest X Ray (DDR) in the ICU

NCT06538376
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Conditions
Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Pleural Effusion, Acute Rejection of Lung Transplant (Disorder), Airway Obstruction, Rib Fractures, Acute Copd Exacerbation, Asthma COPD, Pulmonary Embolism, Hemothorax, Pneumothorax, Mesothelioma, Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Interventions
Portable Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
230 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 28, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Safety and Effectiveness of a New Pleural Catheter for Symptomatic, Recurrent, MPEs Versus Approved Pleural Catheter

NCT02649894
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Active Comparator: Approved Uncoated PleurX Indwelling Pleural Catheter, Experimental: Silver Nitrate Coated Indwelling Pleural Catheter (SNCIPC)
Device
Lead sponsor
C. R. Bard
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
119 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
16
States / cities
Huntsville, Alabama • Stanford, California • Tampa, Florida + 12 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 10, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Phase II Study of Docetaxel + ZD1839 in Elderly Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT00231465
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Conditions
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
docetaxel (Taxotere®), ZD1839
Drug
Lead sponsor
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
70 Years and older
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2003 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tampa, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 2, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Not listed Phase 1 Interventional

Combination Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Tpa) and Dornase Alfa (Dnase) Administration Through Intrapleural Catheters for the Treatment of Loculated or Non-Draining Malignant Pleural Effusions

NCT02135588
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Conditions
Loculated or Non-draining Malignant Pleural Effusions
Interventions
Combination TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR (TPA) AND DORNASE ALFA (DNASE)
Drug
Lead sponsor
Eastern Regional Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 10, 2021 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional

Fast TILs to Treat Metastatic Cancer Patients With Pleural Disease

NCT07192900
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Malignant Mesothelioma, Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Metastasis to Pleura
Interventions
locally manufactured adoptive cellular therapy (ACT) product, Interleukin-2
Biological · Drug
Lead sponsor
David Bartlett, MD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 79 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2037
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 14, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Evaluation of a Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Device As an Aid to the Physical Examination

NCT01948076
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Conditions
Splenomegaly, Pleural Effusion
Interventions
resident with GE vscan
Device
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
24 Years to 35 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 18, 2015 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Impact of Pleural Manometry on Chest Discomfort After Therapeutic Thoracentesis

NCT02677883
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Conditions
Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Manometry-guided thoracentesis, Symptom-guided thoracentesis
Other
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
19 Years and older
Enrollment
89 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 25, 2019 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program

NCT03296280
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Conditions
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Cellulitis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Acute Cholecystitis, Peritoneal Free Fluid, Hydronephrosis, Pleural Effusion, Urinary Retention
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Federal
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
116 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 22, 2020 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Standard Chest Tube Compared With a Small Catheter in Treating Malignant Pleural Effusion in Patients With Cancer

NCT00042770
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Conditions
Metastatic Cancer, Pulmonary Complications
Interventions
talc, dyspnea management
Other · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
67 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2002 – 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Burbank, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 3, 2016 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Zometa Adjuvant Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusion Due To Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT01004510
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
zoledronic acid
Drug
Lead sponsor
Peter Bushunow MD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 3, 2012 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

Indwelling Pleural Catheters With or Without Doxycycline in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusions

NCT03465774
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Conditions
Pleural Neoplasm
Interventions
Doxycycline, Indwelling Catheter, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration, Survey Administration
Drug · Device · Procedure + 1 more
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
208 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 4, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

The Safety of Thoracentesis, Tunneled Pleural Catheter, and Chest Tubes in Patients Taking Novel Oral Anti-Coagulants

NCT03535883
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Conditions
Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Effusion
Interventions
Novel Oral Anti-Coagulants
Drug
Lead sponsor
Yale University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
590 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New Haven, Connecticut
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 12, 2023 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Rapid Pleurodesis Through an Indwelling Pleural Catheter

NCT03325192
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Conditions
Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Pleurodesis, Pleural Diseases
Interventions
Rapid pleurodesis protocol, Placebo
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
11 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 7, 2020 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Once Daily Intrapleural Enzyme Therapy in Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion or Empyema

NCT07095361
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Conditions
Pleural Infection Bacterial, Pleural Infections, Pleural Infections and Inflammations, Empyema, Pleural, Empyema, Complicated Pleural Effusion/ Empyema, Pleural Effusion Associated With Pulmonary Infection, Pleural Effusion
Interventions
Fibrinolytic once daily, Fibrinolytic twice daily, DNA degradation once daily, DNA degradation twice daily
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
270 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
6
States / cities
New Haven, Connecticut • Chicago, Illinois • Detroit, Michigan + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 18, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM 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 Jul 22, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT