Metastatic malignant neoplasm in the lymph nodes

This trial tests whether MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can safely treat ultra-central lung tumors—growths located near the windpipe and major airways. Using an MR-LINAC machine, doctors can adjust the radiation beam in real time as the patient breathes, potenti…

This trial tests whether special augmented-reality goggles can help surgeons find lymph nodes that may be missed during breast cancer surgery. The goggles show a fluorescent dye that collects in lymph nodes, allowing the surgeon to re-examine the area after the planned removal is…

This study tests a combination of two immune-boosting drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus chemotherapy given before surgery for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (stage III-N2b non-small cell lung cancer). The goal is to see if this treatment can completel…

This study tests whether regular ultrasound checks of the groin can safely replace the standard surgery to remove lymph nodes in women with early-stage vulvar cancer. The goal is to reduce side effects and improve recovery while still keeping the cancer under control. About 640 w…

This study tests whether augmented-reality goggles, combined with a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG), can accurately identify cancerous lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery. Two hundred adults with breast cancer will take part. The goggles use near-infrared light to…

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound can accurately detect if breast cancer has completely disappeared from lymph nodes after chemotherapy. About 150 women with cancer that spread to their lymph nodes will have a small clip placed in a cancerous node before treatment.…

This study aims to see if a less invasive biopsy method, using ultrasound guidance, can accurately detect whether breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with newly diagnosed breast cancer. The goal is to find the best way to identify su…

This study will compare two different PET/MRI scans to see which one is better at finding lymph node metastases in people with middle to high rectal cancer. Thirty participants will receive both types of scans before surgery. The goal is to see if the newer tracer, [68Ga]Ga-CTR-F…

This study looks at whether a tumor's DNA repair status (MMR) changes how well the presence of cancer cells in lymph vessels predicts spread to lymph nodes in stomach cancer. Researchers will review medical records of 3,000 patients who had surgery. The goal is to improve risk as…

This study will collect blood samples from 1,000 people with small colon growths to see if a liquid biopsy can accurately tell benign from malignant lesions and predict cancer spread to lymph nodes. Current methods often lead to unnecessary surgery. The goal is to create a bioban…

This study tests whether a special headset (extended reality) can help surgeons plan the removal of cancer-affected lymph nodes in the neck for people with lung cancer. Ten patients will have their PET and CT scans combined into a 3D model that the surgeon views just before surge…

This study looks at how well immunotherapy shrinks tumors and lymph node metastases in 5,000 people with various cancers. Researchers will track changes in tumor and lymph node size after treatment and explore factors like beta-blocker use that might affect results. The goal is t…