Active clinical trials for "Solitary Pulmonary Nodule"

The researchers are aimed to investigate the dynamic evolution of indeterminate pulmonary nodules by a long-term follow-up of patients with different characteristics. Influence factors of clinical decision-making that might contribute to overtreatment or delayed treatment will also be studied.

Implementation of lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography has increased the rate of detection of small peripheral pulmonary nodules. However, it is hard to localize these nodules by palpation because of their small volume and long distance to the nearest pleural surface. To further clarify the confounding factors, we developed our own 3D printing localization procedure. In contrast to traditional CT-G percutaneous puncture localization, our procedure was performed in the operating room without CT scan evaluation.

Evaluate the clinical utility and early performance of the Cios 3D Mobile Spin in conjunction with the Ion Endoluminal System, to visualize and facilitate the sampling of pulmonary nodules between 1-3 cm via the airway.

This research study will evaluate how Near Infrared Fluorescence imaging (NIFI) with indocyanine green (ICG) contrast dye can assist in the identification and diagnosis of lung nodules during surgery. NIFI is an intraoperative imaging technology that utilizes a coupled camera/fluorophore (ICG) system to fluoresce tissues of interest. Intravenous ICG is a fluorophore with a long-standing high safety profile.

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate feasibility to access, visualize, and obtain specimens adequate for cytology of lung lesions in subjects with suspected lung cancer when using the iNod System.

The evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN) requires a balance between procedure-related morbidity and diagnostic yield, particularly in areas where tuberculosis is endemic. Data on ultrathin bronchoscopy (UB) for this purpose is limited. In this prospective randomised trial we compared diagnostic yield and adverse events of UB with standard-size bronchoscopy (SB) in a cohort of patients with SPN located beyond the visible range of SB.

The purpose of this study is to examine the usefulness of a balloon covered sheath as a guide sheath in endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial biopsy and bronchial brushing cytology for diagnosis of peripheral lung lesions

All patients with a new, untreated solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) between 7 mm and 3 cm in diameter identified by chest x-ray, will be approached to undergo positron emission tomography (PET) and computerized tomography (CT). The PET and CT scans will be interpreted independently. The Primary Care Physician will be provided the results of the baseline chest x-ray and the CT scan, and will be asked for a management and treatment decision. Then the results of the PET will be provided to the Primary Care Physician who will be asked for a management and treatment decision based on all findings (chest x-ray, CT, and PET).

This clinical trial compares fluorine F 18 L-glutamate derivative BAY94-9392 (18F-FSPG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to the standard of care fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 (18F-FDG) PET/CT in imaging patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer or indeterminate pulmonary nodules. PET/CT uses a radioactive glutamate (one of the common building blocks of protein) called 18F-FSPG which may be able to recognize differences between tumor and healthy tissue. Since tumor cells are growing, they need to make protein, and other building blocks, for cell growth that are made from glutamate and other molecules. PET/CT using a radioactive glutamate may be a more effective method of diagnosing lung cancer than the standard PET/CT using a radioactive glucose (sugar), such as 18F-FDG.

Title ThoHSpEkt Study Design Pilot Study concerning the technical operative methods and a phase II study concerning the radiopharmaceutical (therapeutic-explorative study with an approved drug in a new indication) Location Kantonsspital St.Gallen Aim Proof of feasibility of thoracoscopic ectomy of radioactively marked pulmonary nodules with the help of free-hand SPECT. Background In the Cantonal Hospital of St.Gallen an average of 30 - 40 patients will be operated with thoracoscopic ectomy for a pulmonary nodule. When localisation of the nodule is not possible a switch to minithoracotomy is performed. Study intervention Marking of pulmonary nodules with radioactivity. Free-hand SPECT guided surgery Risks Risks of bronchoscopic or CT-intervention Radiation risk (minimal) Rational for patient number 10 patients for each group are enough to prove the feasibility, to manage difficulties and to record complications Duration approximately 24 months.