Robot and 3D imaging join forces to spot lung cancer in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT07663656
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new robotic bronchoscopy system that uses real-time 3D imaging to help doctors biopsy lung nodules in people with HIV. The goal is to see if this robot-guided approach is more accurate and safer than current navigation methods. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either the robot or a standard electromagnetic navigation system. If the biopsy shows cancer and it is safe, doctors may also treat the nodule with freezing (cryoablation) during the same procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Robotic bronchoscopy with CBCT-guided multimodal image fusion and targeted cryobiopsy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate and safer way to diagnose lung nodules in people with HIV, potentially allowing same-session treatment for early-stage lung cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The robotic system is complex and may not always reach the nodule, requiring alternative procedures.
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