Using Tumor Treating Fields for patients with pleural mesothelioma
Official title: TTFields in General Routine Clinical Care in Patients With Pleural Mesothelioma Study - TIGER Meso Study
Run by NovoCure Ltd. · NCT05538806 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well Tumor Treating Fields can help patients with pleural mesothelioma who are not candidates for surgery and are receiving regular treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 198 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NovoCure Ltd. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 23 sites (Gauting, Bavaria and 22 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05538806 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed pleural mesothelioma and no curative treatment options.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously received NovoTTF-200T treatment for more than one week will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather real-world data on the effectiveness of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) in patients diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma who are receiving routine clinical care. Eligible patients will be those with histologically confirmed pleural mesothelioma who have no options for curative surgery and are planned to receive treatment with the NovoTTF-200T System. Participants will provide informed consent for their data to be used and processed for research purposes, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of TTFields in a clinical setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of TTFields in improving outcomes for patients with pleural mesothelioma.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel in the context of pleural mesothelioma, previous studies on TTFields in other cancers have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years of age * Histologically confirmed pleural mesothelioma without any option of curative resection * Planned treatment with NovoTTF-200T System according to IFU and medical guidelines * Life expectancy more than 3 months at day of enrollment * Signed informed consent for use and processing of data Exclusion Criteria: • Previous treatment with NovoTTF-200T for more than 1 week at day of enrollment
Where it's running
-
Lungenklinik Gauting
Gauting, Bavaria, Germany Recruiting -
University Hospital Regensburg
Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany Recruiting -
Asklepios Klinikum Harburg
Harburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany Recruiting -
Klinikum Bremen-Ost
Bremen, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany Recruiting -
University Medicine Göttingen
Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany Recruiting -
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Dresden, Saxony, Germany Recruiting
Show 17 more locations
-
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany Recruiting -
Lungenklinik Heckeshorn
Berlin, Germany Recruiting -
Kliniken der Stadt Koeln
Cologne, Germany Recruiting -
Florence-Nightingale-Hospital
Düsseldorf, Germany Recruiting -
Klinikum Essen-Mitte
Essen, Germany Recruiting -
University Hospital Essen
Essen, Germany Recruiting -
Niels-Stensen Hospital
Georgsmarienhütte, Germany Recruiting -
Krankenhaus Martha-Maria Halle-Doelau
Halle, Germany Recruiting -
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Hanover, Germany Recruiting -
Lungenklinik Hemer
Hemer, Germany Recruiting -
Evangelisches Krankenhaus Herne
Herne, Germany Recruiting -
Krankenhaus Bethanien Moers
Moers, Germany Recruiting -
GEHO Muenster
Münster, Germany Recruiting -
Fachkliniken Wangen
Wangen, Germany Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Alessandria "SS. Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo"
Alessandria, Italy Recruiting -
Humanitas Gavazzeni
Bergamo, Italy Recruiting -
Erasmus MC Cancer Centre
Rotterdam, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Giovanni Ceresoli
- Email: giovanni.ceresoli@mc.humanitas.it
- Phone: +392 9626717
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
Comprehensive multi-omics and functional profiling to fully characterize tumors
This project tests whether detailed multi-omics and functional testing of tumor samples can better characterize high-risk blood and solid cancers for patients at participating centers.
-
IDE892 alone and with IDE397 for MTAP-deleted advanced solid tumors
This trial tests IDE892 by itself and combined with IDE397 in adults whose advanced solid tumors have MTAP deletion and have progressed after standard treatments.
-
Skin tests to check biotherapy allergies in cancer patients
We are testing skin tests to see if cancer patients treated with biotherapies have allergies or hypersensitivity to those drugs.
-
Evaluating FAPI PET for diagnosing pleural mesothelioma
This study is testing a new type of imaging called FAPI PET/CT to see if it can better diagnose pleural mesothelioma in patients compared to standard imaging methods.
-
MT027 treatment for patients with pleural malignant tumors
This study is testing a new treatment called MT027 for patients with pleural malignant tumors to see if it's safe and how well it works after they have already received standard treatment.
-
Oral Alintegimod with Ipilimumab followed by Nivolumab for advanced cancer
This study is testing if a new oral medication called Alintegimod, combined with two other cancer treatments, can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better and live longer.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.