Plain-English translation of NCT03376425 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are testing whether a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography can help doctors tell the difference between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) lung tumors. The technique measures how stiff or elastic lung tissue is, which may help identify what type of tumor you have. This study looks at medical records and imaging data from patients who had lung tumors between 2016 and 2017.
Currently, doctors sometimes struggle to determine whether a lung tumor is cancerous or benign without invasive procedures. This study aims to show whether this new ultrasound technique could be a simpler, safer way to help make that distinction and guide treatment decisions.
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This study reviews your existing medical records and imaging scans from 2016–2017; you would not need to attend new visits or undergo additional procedures. Researchers will analyze your past ultrasound images and clinical information to see whether the shear-wave ultrasound technique successfully identified your tumor type.
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Taiwan
Enrollment target
~2,000 participants
Started
December 2017
Primary completion
June 2027
Age range
20 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2024.
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Central contact
Yao-Wen Kuo
National Taiwan University Hospital
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