Lung cancer treatment in hours, not weeks: new study tests One-Stop radiotherapy
NCT ID NCT06236516
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to deliver a single, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) for small lung tumors. Normally, this process takes two to three weeks and multiple hospital visits. The new 'ONE STOP' approach aims to do everything—from planning to treatment—in just a few hours, using advanced imaging and AI. Ten patients with early-stage lung cancer or limited lung metastases took part to see if this faster workflow was feasible and safe.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
radiation therapy (SBRT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make lung cancer radiotherapy much faster and more accessible, reducing the need for multiple hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 10 participants. It tests a new workflow, not a new treatment, so benefits are about convenience, not cure. Technical failures or poor image quality could limit its use.
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