Using markers to guide removal of certain lung nodules
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at using small in-place markers placed inside the lung to help doctors safely remove “ground-glass” lung nodules during surgery. It may help guide the surgeon to the right spot when the nodule is hard to see.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a “ground-glass” lung nodule seen on scans.
- Inside the ground-glass nodule, there is a solid part at least 6 mm, or a smaller solid part that has grown.
- Your case has been reviewed by a team that decides treatment (tumor board) and surgery is being considered.
- You must be eligible for surgery (not excluded as not a surgical candidate).
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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