Ultrasound vs CT for lung biopsy accuracy
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to take a tissue sample (biopsy) from lung growths that sit against the chest wall: one using a CT scanner and the other using an ultrasound machine. The aim is to see which method is better at getting an accurate diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a lung nodule or growth that is touching the chest wall on a CT scan
- You are not receiving only comfort (palliative) care
- You have both lungs working (not just one lung)
- You do not have a serious, untreatable bleeding problem
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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