Beacon-Guided Breath-Hold radiation tested for lung cancer

NCT ID NCT02111681

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether small implanted beacons (Calypso) can help doctors track lung tumors during radiation while patients hold their breath. 48 adults with lung cancer took part. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and improves treatment accuracy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack

    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering West Harrison

    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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