Comparing two navigation methods for lung nodule biopsy
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two different imaging methods used during a bronchoscopy to help doctors guide tools to a hard-to-reach lung nodule for biopsy. The goal is to see which method is better at getting a clear diagnosis with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a lung nodule that is between 8 and 30 millimeters in size.
- You must be scheduled for a bronchoscopy biopsy to get a clear diagnosis.
- Your doctor must judge that the nodule is hard to reach with standard bronchoscopy, so special guidance is needed.
- You must not have any condition that would make a 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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