Heat therapy for lung tumors: a new option for inoperable patients?
NCT ID NCT00280189
First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at using radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a heat-based treatment, to control lung tumors in 72 people with early-stage lung cancer or cancer that has spread to the lungs but who cannot undergo surgery. The goal is to see if RFA can improve survival, slow tumor growth, and maintain quality of life. The study is currently suspended.
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Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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