New dissection method could improve lung cancer staging
NCT ID NCT06252129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a standardized technique for finding lymph nodes in lung tissue removed during surgery. Researchers want to see if this method finds more nodes and improves cancer staging. About 160 adults with lung cancer who are having a lobectomy will take part. The goal is to help doctors make better treatment decisions.
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 lead to better lung cancer staging and help more patients get the right treatments after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on technique, not a treatment. It may not improve patient outcomes or change standard practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Womens Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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