Multi-omics testing to distinguish benign from malignant lung nodules

Clinical Application Research on Differentiating Benign and Malignant Pulmonary Nodules Based on Multi-omics Detection Technology

Observational The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University · NCT07047573

This project will test whether combining blood single-cell data, flow cytometry, and CT image features can tell if a pulmonary nodule is benign or cancerous in people scheduled for nodule surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Suzhou, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT07047573 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study will collect peripheral blood, CT imaging, and clinical data from about 100 patients who undergo surgery for pulmonary nodules and classify them by postoperative pathology into benign or malignant groups. Researchers will perform single-cell sequencing, flow cytometry (including PBMCs incubated with nanoparticle-loaded tumor antigens), and radiomics analyses to identify immune and molecular signatures that differ between groups. The team will build predictive models that combine multi-omics and clinical features to predict nodule nature before surgery and compare their diagnostic sensitivity with traditional tumor markers. The aim is to find specific markers with clinical value and improve preoperative diagnostic accuracy for pulmonary nodules.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: People with pulmonary nodules on CT who are scheduled for surgical resection and can provide blood samples and complete clinicopathological data are the intended participants.

Not a fit: Patients without clear imaging or pathological diagnosis, those with active blood-borne infections, coagulation problems, severe psychiatric illness, or who cannot be followed long-term are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve preoperative identification of malignant nodules, reduce unnecessary surgeries, and enable earlier treatment for people with lung cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Radiomics and blood-based biomarker studies have shown promise separately, but combining single-cell profiling, flow cytometry with antigen-loaded nanoparticles, and imaging in a single predictive model is relatively novel and not yet widely validated.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient underwent a ct examination
* Patient was confirmed to have pulmonary nodules
* Patient has been determined to undergo surgical treatment
* There are clear pathological results
* The clinicopathological data are complete

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient has no ct examination results
* Refuse surgical treatment
* Patient has no clear pathological diagnosis
* Patients with hematogenic infectious diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
* Patients with tumor emergencies that require immediate treatment.
* Poor vascular conditions.
* Abnormal coagulation function or receiving anticoagulant or thrombolytic therapy.
* Patients with hematogenic infectious diseases, such as HBV.
* Patients with psychiatric disorders or severe mental illnesses.
* Patients who have difficulty communicating or are unable to be followed up for a long time

Where this trial is running

Suzhou, Jiangsu

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Lung CancerPulmonary Nodule PersistentCancer immunotherapyPeripheral BloodTumor antigen specific T cells
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.