Pilot Study: 3-D Reconstruction of CT Scan Images in the Evaluation of Non-Specific Pulmonary Nodules
N/A
18 Years
N/A
18 Years
N/A
Open (Enrolling)
Both
Undiagnosed Pulmonary Nodules, Lung Nodules
Both
Undiagnosed Pulmonary Nodules, Lung Nodules
Trial Information
Pilot Study: 3-D Reconstruction of CT Scan Images in the Evaluation of Non-Specific Pulmonary Nodules
Inclusion Criteria:
- Referral to the pulmonary or thoracic surgery service for undiagnosed pulmonary
nodules.
- History of smoking exceeding 10 pack-years (pack year defined as number of packs of
cigarettes per day multiplied by the number of years smoked).
- Age >18
- Nodule size 5 to 15 mm in diameter.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinical indication for immediate biopsy via bronchoscopy, fine needle aspiration, or
video-assisted thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Active lung cancer or metastasis to the lung.
- Contraindication to needle biopsy.
- Pneumonectomy
- Need for supplemental oxygen.
- Radiation pneumonitis
- Interstitial lung disease.
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
To collect preliminary data regarding the comparative sensitivity and specificity of conventional CT scan and three-dimensional CT for detecting the growth of nonspecific pulmonary nodules.
Outcome Time Frame:
conclusion of the study
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Marc Feinstein, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
03-039
NCT ID:
NCT00613041
Start Date:
April 2003
Completion Date:
August 2013
Related Keywords:
- Undiagnosed Pulmonary Nodules
- Lung Nodules
- Lung Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, New York 10021 |
