Robotic surgery to remove small lung tumors while preserving healthy tissue
Official title: Near-Infrared Fluorescence Guided Robotic Pulmonary Segmentectomy for Early Stage Lung Cancer: Analysis of Accuracy and Added Value
Run by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton · NCT02570815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new robotic surgery technique using special imaging to remove small lung tumors while saving more healthy lung tissue for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hamilton, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2016 |
| Main results expected | October 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02570815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with clinical stage 1 non-small cell lung cancer and tumors smaller than 3 cm.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with allergies to indocyanine green or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding 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 clinical trial investigates the use of near-infrared fluorescence guidance in robotic pulmonary segmentectomy for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The approach aims to remove only the affected segment of the lung, thereby preserving more healthy lung tissue compared to traditional lobectomy. By utilizing indocyanine green (ICG) for enhanced visualization during surgery, the study seeks to improve surgical outcomes for patients with small tumors. The trial is focused on patients with tumors less than 3 cm in size and confined to a single broncho-pulmonary segment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to less invasive surgeries and better preservation of lung function for patients with early-stage lung cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using robotic techniques for lung surgeries, but this specific approach with near-infrared fluorescence is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years 2. Tumor size \<3 cm 3. Clinical Stage 1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) 4. CT-imaging confirming that the tumour is confined to the one broncho-pulmonary segment, rendering the patient a candidate for segmental resection. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Hypersensitivity or allergy to ICG, sodium iodide or iodine 2. Women who are currently pregnant or are breast feeding; or women of child bearing potential who are not currently taking adequate birth control.
Where it's running
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Waël C. Hanna, MDCM, MBA, FRCSC — St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton / McMaster University
- Study coordinator: Lisa L Patterson, BA
- Email: patterls@stjoes.ca
- Phone: 905-522-1155
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.