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Pleural Effusion, Malignant clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 Pleural Effusion, Malignant clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (2), Greece (1)). By phase: Phase 1 (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 2Countries
Newest Pleural Effusion, Malignant clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Fast TIL therapy for cancers that have spread to the pleura, including mesothelioma | Phase 1 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Fast TIL therapy for cancers that have spread to the pleura | Phase 1 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Local anesthesia thoracoscopy for diagnosing pleural effusion | — | Athens, Attica | Recruiting | Apr 27, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Fast TIL therapy for cancers that have spread to the pleura, including mesothelioma
This study will try a patient's own pleural T cells grown briefly in the lab and given into the chest with local IL-2 to treat people with malignant pleural effusions or pleural mesothelioma who have exhausted standard treatments.
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Fast TIL therapy for cancers that have spread to the pleura
This treatment will try a patient's own pleural T cells, grown quickly in the lab and given into the chest with local IL-2, for adults whose cancer has spread to the pleura or for pleural mesothelioma.
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Local anesthesia thoracoscopy for diagnosing pleural effusion
This study tests if using local anesthesia during a thoracoscopy can help diagnose suspected cancer-related fluid buildup in the chest faster and more comfortably than standard tests.
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Quick answers
How many Pleural Effusion, Malignant clinical trials are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Greece (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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