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A study looking at a new technique to help surgeons remove cancer (iKnife study)

Overview

Cancer types:

All cancer types

Status:

Open

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study is looking at a new technique to help surgeons remove cancer more accurately. It is for people who are due to have surgery and who may or may not have cancer. It is for people who may have a type of cancer called a solid tumour.

Recruitment start: 24 November 2014

Recruitment end: 30 November 2027

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Prof Zoltan Takats Dr Daniel Leff

Supported by

European Commission

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Waters

Last reviewed: 20 May 2025

CRUK internal database number: 13141

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