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A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of tumor cells derived microparticles encapsulated methotrexate or normal saline intrapleural infusion combined with systemic chemotherapy of PP (pemetrexed / cisplatin) in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion of advanced non-small cell lung cancer except squamous cell carcinoma

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of tumor cells derived microparticles encapsulated methotrexate or normal saline intrapleural infusion combined with systemic chemotherapy of PP (pemetrexed / cisplatin) in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion of advanced non-small cell lung cancer except squamous cell carcinoma

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-ICR-15006304
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2015-04-20
Start date
2015-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Malignant Pleural Effusion

Interventions

PP+MTX-microparticles intrapleural infusion group:PP+MTX-microparticles intrapleural infusion
PP+Normal saline intrapleural infusion group:PP+Normal saline intrapleural infusion

Sponsors

Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Newly diagnosed as lung cancer with malignant pleural effusion; 2. Advanced non-small cell lung cancer except squamous cell carcinoma is confirmed by pathology, with cancer cell in pleural effusion by pleural fluid cytology; 3. Stable vital sign with Karnofsky index (KPS - Karnofsky Performance Status) more than 70; 4. 18-70 years old; 5. Normal bone marrow hematopoietic function, no bleeding, blood routine: HGB >=90g/L, WBC >4.0*10^9/L; (NEU>=1.5*10^9/L), PLT>=100*10^9/L; 6. Liver function: total bilirubin <=1.5ULN; AST?ALT<=2.5ULN; Alkaline phosphatase<=1.5ULN; 7. BUN within 1.5 time upper limit of normal; Creatinine clearance rate more than 80mL/min; 8. Normal ECG, normal blood sugar levels; 9. Agreed to participate in the study and sign an informed consent; 10. Without other severe comorbidities.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. With chemotherapy treatment; 2. With local injection treatment in Pleural; 3. Pregnant or lactating patients; 4. Allergy to multiple drugs; 5. With other severe comorbidities or psychological diseases; 6. Severe infection; 7. Cognitive dysfunction; 8. Participation in other clinical trials within the recent three months; 9. Not available to participate in this clinical trials.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pleural effusions volum;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Objective Response Rate of target tumor;disease control rate;Overall survival;Progression-Free-Survival;Quality of Life;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGang Wu,Yangg
xhzlwg@163.com027-85872097

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026