New method for diagnosing enlarged chest lymph nodes
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to take a tissue sample from swollen lymph nodes in the chest using a special microscope and a freezing biopsy tool. The goal is to see if this method is safe and effective for diagnosing the cause of the enlarged nodes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have at least one enlarged lymph node in the middle of your chest (1 cm or larger) seen on a CT scan.
- You must have symptoms like cough, chest pain, or a new spot on your lung that needs a biopsy.
- You must be willing and able to understand the study and sign a consent form.
- You cannot have a cyst or abscess in the chest, or serious heart/lung/bleeding problems that make anesthesia risky.
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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