Robot-assisted lung nodule biopsy procedure
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new computer-assisted system to help guide a needle biopsy of lung nodules. It aims to make the procedure more precise and safe when a nodule is suspicious for cancer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a lung nodule found on a CT scan that is between 8mm and 30mm (about the size of a pea to a large grape).
- Your doctor thinks a biopsy (taking a small sample) is needed to check for cancer.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow all study instructions.
- You do not have serious bleeding problems, a pacemaker, or an active infection near the nodule.
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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