Hidden roadmaps in the lungs: study maps artery twists to aid cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT03628326

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 44 patients who had lung cancer surgery to understand how the arteries in the lungs can vary from person to person. Using CT scans and 3D models, researchers mapped these variations to help surgeons avoid complications during lobectomy. The goal was to gather knowledge that could make future surgeries safer and more precise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help surgeons better plan lung cancer surgeries by understanding common artery variations, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with only 44 patients, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment or directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma pulmonary branch stenosis pulmonary valve stenosis Stenosis, Pulmonary Artery

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PULMONARY ARTERY STENOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens-Picardie

Amiens, 80054, France

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