LUNG CANCER (DIAGNOSIS)

This study tests whether using a lung perfusion PET/CT scan to guide radiation therapy can lower the risk of lung damage in people receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for lung cancer. About 418 adults with primary or secondary lung tumors will be randomly assigned to …

This observational study will enroll 300 people with suspected lung lesions to see if 3D ultrasound can accurately measure the size and shape of these growths. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to standard CT scans. The goal is to develop a simpler, radiation-free w…

This study will test a new type of PET/CT scan called 18F-FAPI to see how well it can find lung cancer and predict patient outcomes. About 120 people with lung cancer will get this scan. The goal is to improve diagnosis and help doctors make better treatment decisions.

This study compares a new robotic system to the standard manual method for taking a tissue sample from a lung nodule. About 158 people with suspicious lung nodules will be randomly assigned to either the robot-assisted or manual biopsy. The goal is to see if the robotic system is…

This study looks at whether low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in people aged 40 to 80 who have never smoked. Researchers will also test a new risk prediction model using questionnaires, blood, urine, and lung function tests. The goal is to improve screening for no…

This study tests whether giving a long-lasting numbing medicine in two different places around the ribs and chest wall works better than giving it in just one place for pain after robotic lung surgery. About 300 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three…

This study will test a new, disposable freezing catheter (Celsio) in 30 patients who need a lung procedure. The catheter uses extreme cold to remove blockages like tumors or foreign bodies. The goal is to see how well it works and gather information for future studies.

This study looks at whether a simple, low-intensity cycling test can help predict serious complications in people with lung cancer who are about to have surgery or other treatments. Researchers will measure how well the lungs work during exercise using a small handheld device. Th…

This study explores whether certain genes that help break down harmful chemicals in the body are linked to lung cancer risk, especially in people who have never smoked. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 100,000 adults to see if specific gene variations are more common in…

This study looks at how low body temperature during lung cancer surgery affects pain and complications afterward. About 144 adults having chest surgery with a tiny camera will have their temperature tracked continuously. The goal is to understand if staying warm during surgery he…

This study aims to see if certain immune markers in the blood can help predict how lung cancer patients will do after surgery. Researchers will measure specific immune cells in 200 non-small cell lung cancer patients before and after their operation. The goal is to find patterns …