Cryoablation for early-stage lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to freeze and destroy small lung tumors: through the chest wall or through the airways. It’s for people with early-stage lung cancer who are not able or willing to have surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a small, early-stage lung cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
- Your tumor can be reached both through the chest wall and through the airways using a special tube.
- You are not a candidate for surgery or you choose not to have surgery, and you agree to have ablation (freezing) as your first treatment.
- You are not taking blood thinners (except certain newer ones) and can stop them before the procedure.
- You do not have severe bleeding problems, serious lung disease, active infections, or other major health issues that would make the procedure unsafe.
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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