PULMONARY NODULES

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 …

This study will test whether a robot-assisted bronchoscope can safely take a tissue sample (biopsy) and then immediately destroy a suspicious lung nodule using heat (radiofrequency ablation) in a single procedure. About 76 adults with small, early-stage lung nodules who cannot or…

This study compares a new robot-assisted system to the standard manual method for taking a tissue sample (biopsy) from a lung nodule. The goal is to see if the robot is as safe and effective at diagnosing lung cancer or other conditions. About 158 adults with suspicious lung nodu…

This study compares a newer anesthesia method where patients breathe on their own during lung surgery to the standard method using a breathing tube and machine. About 1,600 people having minimally invasive lung nodule removal will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. T…

This study tests whether a home exercise program delivered through a smartphone app can improve hand strength, muscle endurance, and emotional well-being in 60 adults scheduled for lung nodule surgery. Participants will do aerobic, resistance, and breathing exercises for at least…

This study tests a 'tubeless' method for removing small lung nodules. Normally, patients have a breathing tube during surgery and a chest drain afterward. In this trial, half the participants will have surgery without these tubes. The goal is to see if they recover faster and mor…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence model that analyzes a patient's CT scans over time to predict whether a lung nodule will grow or turn into cancer. Researchers will look at scans from nearly 5,000 people to train the AI to spot patterns that humans might miss. …

This study compares a new electromagnetic navigation system to standard CT scans for guiding surgeons to small lung nodules during surgery. About 400 adults with nodules up to 2 cm will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which approach helps surgeons find and …