Vapor ablation for small lung tumors
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure that uses steam (vapor) to destroy small lung tumors without surgery. It may be an option for people with early-stage lung cancer or small tumors that have spread to the lungs, when surgery is not preferred.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your lung tumor must be 2 centimeters or smaller, and be either early-stage non-small cell lung cancer or a tumor that has spread to the lung from another cancer.
- Your tumor must be located in the outer third of the lung, where vapor can reach it.
- You need to have had a biopsy confirming the tumor is cancer.
- You cannot have certain health conditions, such as recent heart problems, poor lung function, or bleeding disorders.
- You cannot be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
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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