Comparing two ways to guide a lung biopsy for nodules
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a hand-drawn navigation method works as well as a virtual navigation system to help doctors reach lung nodules during a bronchoscopy. If you have a lung nodule that is hard to reach with standard tools, this trial may help find the best approach to get a tissue sample.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a lung nodule between 8 mm and 30 mm in size, located in an airway that is at least 5 branches from the main windpipe.
- You are scheduled for a bronchoscopy biopsy to confirm what the nodule is.
- Your doctor thinks the nodule is hard to reach with a regular bronchoscope and needs special guidance.
- You do not have any medical reason that would make bronchoscopy unsafe.
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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