Lung nodule tagging before surgery using a navigation system
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses a special navigation system to place tiny markers next to lung nodules before surgery. This helps surgeons find and remove the nodule more precisely.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a lung nodule that is partly solid, at least 6 millimeters wide, or growing even if smaller.
- The nodule must be near a breathing tube (bronchus) seen on a CT scan.
- You are not pregnant.
- You can safely have a bronchoscopy with deep sedation.
- You are healthy enough for lung surgery.
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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