Optical Coherence Tomography of the Airway in Detecting Abnormal Cells in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer or Lung Disease

This phase I trial is studying how well optical coherence tomography of the airway works in detecting abnormal cells in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer or lung disease. Diagnostic procedures, such as optical coherence tomography, may help find and diagnose lung cancer or precancerous cells.

  • Start Date: April 2008
  • Primary Completion Date: January 2010
  • Completion Date:
  • Last Updated Date: June 9, 2010

Disease Characteristics

  • Undergoing pneumonectomy or lobectomy for malignant or benign lung processes

Patient Characteristics

  • Not specified

Prior Concurrent Therapy

  • See Disease Characteristics

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00733252.

For More Information On How You Can Participate In This Clinical Trial

Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Geauga Regional Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio 44024

Lake/University Ireland Cancer Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44060

Mercy Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44708

Southwest General Health Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44130

UHHS Chagrin Highlands Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44122

UHHS Westlake Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44145

University Suburban Health Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44121

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