New Non-Invasive lung nodule marking method tested in small trial
NCT ID NCT07257549
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a new, non-invasive way to locate multiple small lung nodules (under 20 mm) before surgery, comparing it to the standard CT-guided needle method. Forty people with early-stage lung cancer took part. The goal was to see if the new method could help surgeons successfully remove all targeted nodules with clear margins.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- real-time non-invasive localization (procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could make lung nodule surgery more precise and less invasive, potentially reducing complications and improving outcomes for patients with early-stage lung cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The new method may not be as accurate as the standard approach, and technical challenges could limit its use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated of Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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