Robots take aim at lung nodules: new trial tests precision
NCT ID NCT07389889
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This trial compares two methods of microwave ablation for treating ground-glass lung nodules: one guided by a robotic system and the other by standard CT scans. The goal is to see which approach is more precise and safer. About 116 adults with small lung nodules will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
microwave ablation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make lung nodule treatment more precise and safer, reducing the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 116 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The robot system may not always improve accuracy over standard CT guidance.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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