Robot-guided lung ablation for persistent ground-glass nodules
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a robot-assisted procedure that uses heat or cold to destroy lung spots (ground-glass nodules) without surgery. It may be an option if you cannot have surgery or prefer not to, and the spots are persistent and need treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 79 years old.
- You have lung spots (ground-glass nodules) that stay present after 3 months of watching.
- Your doctor says the spot needs treatment, and it measures at least 6 mm.
- You cannot or do not want to have surgery, or you have spots that remain after surgery, or you have other reasons like severe anxiety that make surgery difficult.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study plan.
- You do not have serious bleeding risks, infections, or other conditions 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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