Evaluating lung tumor elasticity using ultrasound
Application of Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Lesions
This study is testing if a special ultrasound can help doctors tell the difference between harmless and harmful lung tumors by looking at how stretchy they are.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT03376425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess tissue elasticity in various types of pulmonary lesions using transthoracic shear-wave ultrasound elastography. It focuses on validating the technique's ability to differentiate between benign and malignant lung tumors based on their elasticity properties. The study will analyze data from a retrospective cohort of patients with radiographic evidence of pulmonary tumors collected between January 2016 and December 2017. The findings could enhance diagnostic accuracy for lung lesions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 20 and older with radiographic evidence of pulmonary tumors.
Not a fit: Patients under 20 years old or those unable to hold their breath for 5 seconds may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the ability to accurately differentiate between benign and malignant lung tumors, leading to better patient management.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using elastography for similar applications, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Inclusion criteria: (1) Retrospective cohort from Jan 2016 to Dec 2017 (2) Patients with radiographic evidence of pulmonary tumors 2. Exclusion criteria: (1) age \< 20 y/o (2) patients who can't hold their breath for 5 seconds
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yao-Wen Kuo, MD — National Taiwan University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Yao-Wen Kuo
- Email: kyw@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 0972-651-821
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.