New method for lung spot biopsy
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to biopsy lung spots that appear as ground-glass opacities on CT scans. It uses a special microscope during bronchoscopy (a tube through the mouth into the lungs) to find the spot and then takes a tissue sample with a freezing probe. The goal is to get a more accurate diagnosis with fewer complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- A CT scan shows a lung spot (ground-glass opacity) that is at least 8 mm wide and mostly ground-glass.
- Your doctor thinks the spot might be cancer and wants a biopsy to check.
- You are willing to follow the study plan and sign a consent form.
- You are not allergic to fluorescein (a yellow dye used in some tests).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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