Comparing two treatments for cancer-related fluid in the chest
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to stop fluid from building up again in the chest for people with cancer-related fluid buildup. One method uses a medicine called bleomycin, and the other uses a physical rubbing procedure during a scope exam. The goal is to help you breathe easier and improve your quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You have a moderate or large amount of fluid in the chest that keeps coming back and needs frequent draining to help you breathe.
- You are healthy enough to undergo a thoracoscopy (a procedure where a camera is inserted into the chest).
- You are expected to live at least 1 more month.
- You do not have a lung that is 'trapped' (unable to re-expand) or too many adhesions (sticky areas) in the chest.
- You do not have an active chest infection and your overall health is expected to improve with treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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