Bronchoscopy-guided diagnosis and ablation for suspected lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial combines a special type of bronchoscopy (a tube inserted into your lungs) with imaging and heat treatment to both diagnose and treat small lung nodules that may be cancer. It's designed for people who cannot have surgery or prefer not to have it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a suspected lung nodule or tumor that is 3 cm (about 1.2 inches) or smaller
- Your nodule is in a location that can be reached by bronchoscopy
- You are either not able to have surgery, choose not to have surgery or radiation, and agree to heat-based treatment instead
- You do not have severe bleeding problems or are not on blood thinners within the past week
- You do not have advanced cancer spread throughout your body or other serious conditions that would prevent you from tolerating the procedure
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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