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A study to find out more about mesothelioma (Meso-ORIGINS)

Overview

Cancer types:

Mesothelioma

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is to learn more about mesothelioma and how it develops after exposure to .

It is open to people who have:

  • been exposed to asbestos

  • had a sample of tissue (biopsy) of the lining of the lung (pleura) in the last year that showed signs of pleural inflammation

  • fluid on the lung (pleural effusion)

  • had a scan or x-ray showing an abnormal growth on the lining of the lung

  • a non cancerous (benign) abnormality on the lining of their lung

Recruitment start: 16 June 2022

Recruitment end: 31 August 2026

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Kevin Blyth

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Glasgow

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Last reviewed: 1 September 2025

CRUK internal database number: 18057

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