Clinical Trial: 3-D Reconstruction of CT Scan Images in the Evaluation of Non-Specific Pulmonary Nodules

Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Pilot Study: 3-D Reconstruction of CT Scan Images in the Evaluation of Non-Specific Pulmonary Nodules

Brief Summary:

In recent years, more and more people are having lung CT scans performed to screen for various cancers. Many of them have small abnormalities detected, called "nodules", which - for a variety of reasons - doctors are unable to biopsy. As a result, many patients have their CT scans repeated on a regular basis to see if their nodules grow. This process can last several years.

Many patients experience significant anxiety during this process, when they are aware of a spot in the lung, but are not told any specific cause.

Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering have developed a new way to look at lung nodules in three dimensions. The purpose of this project is to see if any change in the nodules can be detected sooner by this method than by traditional CT scans.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Current Primary Outcome: To collect preliminary data regarding the comparative sensitivity and specificity of conventional CT scan and three-dimensional CT for detecting the growth of nonspecific pulmonary nodules. [ Time Frame: conclusion of the study ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: To determine three-dimensional characteristics of pulmonary nodules which may discriminate between benign and malignant diseases. [ Time Frame: conclusion of the study ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Dates:
Date Received: January 29, 2008
Date Started: April 2003
Date Completion: August 2017
Last Updated: September 26, 2016
Last Verified: September 2016