Freezing needle for biopsy and treatment of small lung spots
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses a very thin freezing needle to take a sample (biopsy) and then freeze and destroy lung nodules that may be cancer. It is for people whose nodules are small and who cannot or choose not to have surgery or radiation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have one or more lung spots (nodules) that are 3 cm or smaller and may be cancer.
- You are not able to have or have chosen not to have surgery or radiation.
- You must be well enough to undergo the procedure, with a life expectancy of at least one year.
- You do not have major bleeding risks, uncontrolled infections, or severe heart, lung, or kidney problems.
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.
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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