Clinical trials: Pleural Effusion
Pleural Effusion
Tenecteplase (TNK) for Loculated Pleural Effusions in Patients With Malignancy
The objective of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of TNK infusion for the treatment of loculated pleural effusions in patients with known malignancy compared to normal saline infusion.
- Trial name
- NCT01580618
- Testing
- normal saline, TNK (Tenecteplase)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer
QUILT-2.013: First-Line Treatment for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial is titled "A Phase 1b/2 trial of AMG 479 or AMG 102 with Platinum-Based Chemotherapy as First-Line Treatment for Extensive Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)." Part 1, the phase 1b portion of this study, is a…
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Solid Tumors, Extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- SCLC (NCT00791154)
- Testing
- AMG 479, Etoposide, AMG 102
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- NantCell, Inc.
Fallopian Tube Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Intraperitoneal vs Intravenous Chemotherapy Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, carboplatin, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Fallopian Tube Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00993655
- Testing
- carboplatin, cisplatin, paclitaxel
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 275 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
The 'MADe IT' Clinical Trial: Molecular Analyses Directed Individualized Therapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The standard treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV or IIIB malignant pleural effusion is chemotherapy. The decision to use a regimen is currently determined by toxicity or by physician's preference.
- Trial name
- NCT00215930
- Testing
- Vinorelbine, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Stage IV Metastatic Cancer
A Study of Nivolumab and Intrapleural Talimogene Laherparepvec for Malignant Pleural Effusion
This is a Phase Ib/II clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of administering talimogene laherparepvec into the intrapleural space of subjects with malignant pleural effusion through a pleurX catheter.
- Conditions
- Malignant Pleural Effusion, Stage IV Metastatic Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03597009
- Testing
- Talimogene laherparepvec (TVEC), Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brenner Tumor, Malignant Ascites
Metformin and Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well metformin hydrochloride and combination chemotherapy works in treating patients with stage III-IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.
- Conditions
- Brenner Tumor, Malignant Ascites, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Ovarian Clear Cell Cystadenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02122185
- Testing
- metformin hydrochloride, Chemotherapy
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Stage IIIB or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Clinical Trial of Vorinostat (MK0683, SAHA) in Combination With FDA Approved Cancer Drugs in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)(0683-056)
This Phase III clinical trial which incorporates an initial Phase II component will determine the survival of advanced Non-small cell lung cancer patients when treated with MK0683 and paclitaxel plus carboplatin
- Trial name
- NCT00473889
- Testing
- vorinostat, Comparator: paclitaxel, Comparator: carboplatin
- Volunteers
- 253 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Advanced Cancers, Malignant Pleural Effusions
Indwelling Pleural Catheter With Either Doxycycline or Saline at Day 7 for Pleurodesis
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) in combination with saline (the current standard of care) versus IPC in combination with doxycycline as treatment for pleural effusions.
- Trial name
- NCT02623959
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Fentanyl Patch, Fentanyl (IV)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Intrapleural Bevacizumab and Cisplatin Therapy for Malignant Pleural Effusion Caused by Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
To determine the efficacy and Safety of intrapleural Bevacizumab and cisplatin as a treatment for malignant pleural effusions (MPE) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- NCT01661790
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Cisplatin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Pleural Effusion
Catheter Placement for Hepatic Hydrothorax
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (ITPC) in the management of hepatic hydrothorax that is not responsive to conventional medical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02595567
- Testing
- Indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (ITPC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study of Cetuximab and Bevacizumab in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Stage IIIb/IV NSCLC
The primary objective of this study will be to determine the progression free survival of patients with stage IIIb/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with dual agent monoclonal antibody therapy consisting of cetuximab…
- Trial name
- NCT00343291
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Randomized Controlled Trial of Talc Instillation In Addition To Daily Drainage Through a Tunneled Pleural Catheter to Improve Rates of Outpatient Pleurodesis in Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion
The purpose of this study is to compare the experiences of subjects who drain malignant (cancerous) pleural effusions (fluid) from around their lung(s) in a more frequent manner using a talc instilled via tunneled pleural…
- Trial name
- NCT04792970
- Testing
- Talc
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IV
Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics Study of Antroquinonol to Treat NSCLC
This is a single arm, open label, Phase II study in KRAS-positive and KRAS-negative patients with stage IV (including pleural effusion) non squamous NSCLC who have failed two lines of anti-cancer therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02047344
- Testing
- Antroquinonol
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Golden Biotechnology Corporation
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Imatinib Mesylate and Paclitaxel in Treating Older Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well giving imatinib mesylate together with paclitaxel works in treating older patients with stage IIIB or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Malignant Pleural Effusion, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00408460
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate, paclitaxel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Lung Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Phase I Trial of Afatinib (BIBW 2992) and Dasatinib in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The purpose of this study is to: Find out if the study drugs Afatinib and Dasatinib can be safely given together to patients with lung cancer Learn how these two drugs work in cancer cells when they are combined Learn more about…
- Trial name
- NCT01999985
- Testing
- Dasatinib - 1A, Afatinib - 1A, Dasatinib - 1B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Complication of Surgical Procedure, Acute Respiratory Failure, Adult
Prospective Evaluation of a RIsk Score for Postoperative Pulmonary COmPlications in Europe
Prospective Evaluation of a RIsk Score for postoperative pulmonary COmPlications in Europe (PERISCOPE) is a multi-centre, international observational study of a random-sample cohort of patients undergoing a nonobstetric…
- Conditions
- Complication of Surgical Procedure, Acute Respiratory Failure, Adult, Postoperative Respiratory Complications, Pulmonary Failure
- Trial name
- PERISCOPE (NCT01346709)
- Where
- 63 sites in Albania, Belgium and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 5,450 people
- Sponsor
- European Society of Anaesthesiology
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers…
- Conditions
- Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03296280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
FDG-Labeled PET Scan in Planning Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well fludeoxyglucose F 18 (FDG)-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) scan works in planning chemotherapy in treating patients with stage IIIB or IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Conditions
- Malignant Pleural Effusion, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00564733
- Testing
- carboplatin, docetaxel, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Effects of Carboplatin and Gemcitabine on Stage IIIB Pleural Effusion and Stage IV Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to find better treatment for lung cancer and to find out what effects the combined treatment of carboplatin and gemcitabine when given with or without dexamethasone have on cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00247416
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Dexamethasone, Carboplatin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Susanne Arnold
Pleural Effusion, Single-ventricle
Use of Vasopressin Following the Fontan Operation
The purpose of this pilot study is to prepare for a larger study to determine whether Vasopressin following the Fontan operation will decrease chest tube output and duration.
- Trial name
- NCT02975999
- Testing
- Vasopressin, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences