Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

New fiducial marker system for cancer treatment

Official title: An Ex-Vivo Human Model Study for Proof of Concept, Usability, Reproducibility, Radio-Opacity and Marker Retention

Run by Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) · NCT05465161 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new device that helps doctors place markers more accurately in cancer patients to improve treatment targeting.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montreal, Quebec)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 28, 2022
Main results expectedNovember 1, 2026
Study endsNovember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT05465161 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients undergoing surgical resection of solid organs or those receiving solid organ transplants.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not undergoing surgery or transplantation of solid organs may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the STING-MARK Universal Fiducial Marker System, designed to improve the precision of fiducial marker insertion for cancer treatment. The device allows for biopsy prior to insertion and can be delivered through-the-needle to accurately locate tumors for image-guided therapies. The study aims to establish proof of concept by demonstrating the usability, reproducibility, radio-opacity, and retention of the STING-MARK device in various ex vivo organ samples. The research will be conducted on human solid organs removed during surgical procedures at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this device could enhance the accuracy of tumor localization, leading to improved outcomes in cancer treatment.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing surgical resection of solid organs
* Recipients of solid organ transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

  • Chum
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.