LUNG CANCER (DIAGNOSIS)

This study compares a new robotic system to the standard manual method for taking a tissue sample from a lung nodule. About 158 people with suspicious lung nodules will be randomly assigned to either the robot-assisted or manual biopsy. The goal is to see if the robotic system is…

This study looks at whether low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in people aged 40 to 80 who have never smoked. About 2,500 participants will fill out questionnaires, give blood and urine samples, and have lung function tests and a CT scan. The goal is to see how oft…

This study will test a special type of PET/CT scan called 18F-FAPI to see how well it can find lung cancer and predict how the disease will progress. About 120 adults with lung cancer will receive the scan, and researchers will measure its accuracy and other imaging details. The …

This study will test if a new 3D ultrasound technique can accurately measure lung lesions and track changes over time. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to standard CT scans in 300 adults with suspected lung lesions. The goal is to see if 3D ultrasound can be a reli…

This study tests whether using a special PET scan to map working lung areas before radiation therapy can reduce lung damage. About 418 adults with lung tumors will receive either standard anatomical planning or personalized planning that avoids healthy lung tissue. The goal is to…

This study tests if acupressure can reduce coughing and related symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue in lung cancer survivors. 80 participants will either receive acupressure for 8 weeks or an education booklet. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug technique can i…

This study aims to find the best way to deliver long-lasting numbing medication to control pain after robotic chest surgery for lung cancer. Researchers will compare three different injection locations around the ribs and shoulder blade to see which provides the most pain relief …

This study looks at whether a simple, low-intensity cycling test can help predict serious complications in people being treated for lung cancer. Researchers will measure carbon dioxide levels with a handheld device during exercise. The goal is to make risk assessment easier and m…

This study will test a new, disposable freezing catheter (Celsio) in 30 people who need a lung procedure like a biopsy or removing a blockage. The catheter uses extreme cold instead of heat and doesn't need a bulky machine. Researchers want to see if it works well and is safe, an…

This study looks at how low body temperature during lung cancer surgery (using a tiny camera) affects pain and complications after the operation. About 144 people having this surgery will be watched closely. The goal is to understand if staying warm during surgery can lead to bet…

This study aims to see if certain immune markers in the blood can help predict how lung cancer patients will do after surgery. Researchers will measure specific immune cells and check if they relate to cancer coming back or survival. About 200 adults with non-small cell lung canc…

This study explores whether certain genes that help break down harmful chemicals in the body are linked to lung cancer risk, especially in people who have never smoked. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 100,000 adults to see if specific gene variations make lung cancer m…