Ethicon, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Ethicon, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Heat therapy for lung cancer: early trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at using a microwave ablation device to destroy lung tumors in people who could not have surgery or chose not to. It included 13 adults with non-small cell lung cancer or tumors that had spread to the lung. The treatment was given through a needle inserted into …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Robot-Assisted heat treatment for lung tumors tested – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new way to treat lung tumors that have spread from other cancers. Doctors used a robotic bronchoscope to guide a microwave probe directly into the tumor and heat it to destroy the cancer cells. The study planned to enroll more people but was stopped early afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New registry aims to sharpen liver tumor ablation techniques
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tracked over 1,200 people with liver cancer who received microwave ablation, a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers collected data over 5 years to see how well the ablation worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to create better guidelines …
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC