RecruitingNot Applicable

Image Guided VATS vs. VATS Resection

United States200 participantsStarted 2018-09-11

Plain-language summary

To evaluate workflow and outcomes of iVATS and standard VATS for small pulmonary nodules. The outcomes of the patients will be evaluated separately as there will be no direct comparison of the two arms.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must be 18 years and older * Subject must be deemed a candidate for the iVATS surgery, by their treating Thoracic Surgeon * Subject must have nodules/GGO or other abnormal opacity that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension with longest diameter ≤ 20 mm or 2cm * Subject's lesions that are located in the outer half portion of the lung/lobe. * Subjects must be evaluated at BWH and/or DFCI Thoracic Surgery outpatient clinics Exclusion Criteria: * If participant is a pregnant woman or breast feeding they will not be eligible. * If treating thoracic surgeon deems the participant not eligible for the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Operating Room Time

Timeframe: 3 years to complete

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03623958

SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07-31

Contact for this trial

Julianne S Barlow

617-525-8704 jbarlow1@bwh.harvard.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.