Using advanced imaging to guide lung biopsies
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to guide lung biopsies using optical coherence tomography (OCT), a special imaging technique that helps doctors see tissue in real time during the procedure. The goal is to make biopsies more accurate and safer.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a lung biopsy to check for known or suspected lung cancer.
- You are 21 years of age or older.
- You can understand and sign a consent form to participate.
- If you are able to become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test and not be pregnant.
- Your doctor has confirmed you are medically able to undergo a bronchoscopy.
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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