One-stage biopsy and heat treatment for lung nodules
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure that uses a robotic scope to biopsy (take a tissue sample) and then destroy lung nodules in one session. It aims to help people who can't have surgery or radiation by treating suspicious nodules with heat ablation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a lung nodule that is likely cancer, but not yet confirmed as cancer.
- The nodule must be between 8 mm and 30 mm across, and you may have up to 3 nodules needing treatment.
- You should not have cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or other organs.
- You must be unable or unwilling to have surgery or radiation therapy.
- You need to be healthy enough for general anesthesia.
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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