Lung Cancer study: CivaSheet
Official title Feasibility Study to Treat Lung Cancer With the Permanently Implantable LDR CivaSheet®
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03290534
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if the new sheet can deliver enough radiation to the tumor while sparing nearby organs like the heart.
- Who it's for
- Patients with stage I or stage II lung cancer.
- What's involved
- Participants will have the CivaSheet implanted during their surgery.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Subject signed inform consent
- Suspected or proven non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the upper lobes of the left or right lung
- Pre-operative criteria
- Lung nodule suspicious for NSCLC
- Mass ≤ 7 cm in maximum diameter by CT scan of the chest and upper abdomen
See the full eligibility criteria
- Subject signed inform consent
- Suspected or proven non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the upper lobes of the left or right lung
- Pre-operative criteria
- Lung nodule suspicious for NSCLC
- Mass ≤ 7 cm in maximum diameter by CT scan of the chest and upper abdomen
- Clinical stage I or Clinical stage II
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Negative pregnancy test in premenopausal women
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception
- More than 5 years since prior invasive malignancy unless non melanoma skin cancer or in-situ cancer
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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