Freezing treatment for small lung tumors
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a freezing technique, called cryoablation, to destroy small lung tumors. It may be an option if you cannot have surgery or other treatments, or if those treatments haven't worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have lung cancer that is on the outer part of the lung, with tumors no larger than 3 cm, and no more than 3 tumors.
- You are not able or willing to have surgery, or you have refused or not responded to chemo or radiation.
- You are healthy enough to have a bronchoscopy, which is a tube put into your airways.
- You do not have bleeding problems or take blood thinners that can't be stopped for a week before the procedure.
- Your overall health is good, with no severe infections or other major illnesses.
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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