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Fluorescence-navigated Thoracoscopy for Detection of Small Pulmonary Nodules

Not Applicable
Conditions
Pulmonary Nodule, Solitary
Pulmonary Nodule, Multiple
Registration Number
NCT04165603
Lead Sponsor
Peking University People's Hospital
Brief Summary

Fluorescence-navigated thoracoscopic imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) is a novel technique for detection of small pulmonary nodules other than traditional radiography or intraoperative palpation. As a non-targeted fluorescent contrast agent, ICG accumulates in tumors by the enhanced permeability and retention effect (EPR), making the lesions fluoresce under fluorescent imaging. However, the optimal dosage and injection time of ICG are still under exploration. Hence, we perform this study in humans made up of four groups to determine the optimal time and dose.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
352
Inclusion Criteria
  • Peripheral pulmonary solid nodules, with diameter 1-3 cm.
  • Suitable for surgery and signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Liver dysfunction.
  • Allergic to indocyanine green.
  • Can't tolerate thoracoscopic surgery.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Signal-to-background Ratio (SBR) of the Tumor and Normal Parenchymawithin 1 week after surgery

We use image analysis software ImageJ to evaluate the strength of luminosity in tumors and normal parenchyma using intraoperative images and calculate signal-to-background-ratios.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Peking University People's Hospital

🇨🇳

Beijing, Beijing, China

Peking University People's Hospital
🇨🇳Beijing, Beijing, China
Feng Yang, MD
Contact
+8618612978269
yangfeng1007@sina.com

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