Freezing lung tumors with a robotic bronchoscope
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a robotic system to freeze and destroy small lung tumors. It may be an option if you cannot have surgery or standard treatments haven't worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have lung cancer with a tumor no bigger than 3 cm and up to 3 tumors.
- You are not able to have surgery or choose not to, and have not responded to or cannot have radiation or chemotherapy.
- Your tumor is in a spot that can be reached with a special freezing tool through a scope.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, severe lung function problems, or active infections like hepatitis or HIV.
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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