Improving Lung Nodule Diagnosis with Computer Tools
Assessment of a Radiomics-Based Computer-Aided Diagnosis Tool for Cancer Risk Stratification of Pulmonary Nodules
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11128370
This project aims to help doctors better identify which lung nodules are cancerous using a new computer tool, reducing the need for risky biopsies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11128370 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Doctors often find small spots, called pulmonary nodules, on lung CT scans, and it's hard to tell if they are cancerous without a biopsy. Biopsies are invasive and carry risks, so this project is developing a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tool to help make this decision. This tool analyzes detailed features from CT scans that are not visible to the human eye. The goal is to improve how accurately doctors can predict cancer risk, helping patients avoid unnecessary procedures while ensuring early detection of cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have pulmonary nodules detected on a CT scan and need help determining their cancer risk might be ideal candidates for future applications of this technology.
Not a fit: Patients without pulmonary nodules or those whose nodules have already been definitively diagnosed may not directly benefit from this specific diagnostic tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of lung cancer, while also reducing the number of patients who undergo unnecessary and risky biopsies.
How similar studies have performed: The candidate's team has previously shown that this type of technology can improve diagnostic accuracy for pulmonary nodules.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KIM, ROGER YEON-KYU — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: KIM, ROGER YEON-KYU
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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