Wire-guided surgery may help doctors find hidden cancer spots in the neck
NCT ID NCT07672912
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether placing a thin wire into a hard-to-feel neck lump before surgery helps doctors remove it more quickly and accurately than using ultrasound alone. Fifty adults with neck lesions suspicious for cancer spread will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see which approach leads to shorter operations, smaller cuts, and fewer complications.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ultrasound-guided hook-wire localization
What this could lead to
If hook-wire guidance proves better, it could become a standard technique for removing hard-to-find neck lesions, reducing surgery time and improving accuracy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The hook-wire procedure also carries a small risk of bleeding or infection.
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Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Stockholm County, 17176, Sweden