Cryoablation vs Thoracoscopic Surgery for GGN (NCT06848881) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cryoablation vs Thoracoscopic Surgery for GGN
China160 participantsStarted 2025-04-20
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of Cryoablation and Thoracoscopic Surgery in the treatment of pulmonary ground-glass nodules.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients ≥ 18 years old.
. The size of the GGN is 8-20mm (with less than 25% solid component), and the number of nodules requiring treatment in the short term is less than 3.
. Pathological confirmation of the GGN as non-small cell lung cancer; or progression of the GGN during at least 3 months of follow-up, including enlargement of the largest diameter, increase in solid component, or the appearance of a significant solid component in a previously pure GGN, with multidisciplinary discussion (including radiology, thoracic surgery, and pulmonology) suggesting malignancy.
. No lymph node, pulmonary, or distant metastasis to other organs.
. After multidisciplinary evaluation, the patient is considered capable of tolerating both surgical and ablation procedures.
. Unsuitable for radiation therapy or refusal of radiation therapy.
. Willing to participate in this clinical study and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients in poor general condition, with ECOG physical fitness score \>2, unable to tolerate surgery or ablation therapy, or with relevant contraindications.
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?
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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.