Partial Pleurectomy for Mesothelioma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Purpose of the study: The main purpose of this research study is to see if a surgery procedure (limited partial pleurectomy and decortication) helps symptoms in people who have cancer that is unresectable that might not be able to be removed completely. This is called unresectable cancer. This study will also help the research team learn more about the types of symptoms and quality of life for people who have undergone this surgery, the number of complications following , and the time from surgery to starting other therapy. Th e study team also wants to see see the overall survival of people who have had this procedure as part of their care.
What will be done as part of research on this study:
* Surgery (Partial Pleurectomy - surgery to remove lining of lungs)
* The research team will also ask study participants questions about their symptoms through questionnaires at certain times after surgery.
How long this study will last:
Participation in this research (pre-surgery, surgery and follow-up) will last for about 2 years.
Confidentiality: All personal information will be kept confidential, and data will be used only for research purposes.
Contact Information: For more information about this study, please contact PhaseIICRA@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
Who Is on the Research Team?
Darren Bryan, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Chicago
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Partial Pleurectomy
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
This study arm will include all study participants receiving a partial pleurectomy (Surgery) for unresectable pleural mesothelioma. Participants in this study arm will all receive the same study procedures.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Chicago
Lead Sponsor
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