Robot-assisted lung tumor freezing study
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a robot that helps doctors freeze lung tumors using a CT scanner. It is for people with lung cancer who cannot have surgery and may benefit from a less invasive freezing treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have lung cancer and your doctor thinks cryoablation (freezing the tumor) could help.
- You cannot have surgery to remove your lung cancer, or surgery is not safe for you.
- You can understand and follow the study instructions and come back for check-ups.
- You do not have tumors spread throughout both lungs or a large amount of fluid around the lung.
- You are not at high risk of bleeding (for example, low platelets or on blood thinners that can't be stopped).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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