Better imaging to guide lung biopsies
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new 3D X-ray imaging technique used during a lung biopsy to help doctors see the spot more clearly and guide the biopsy more precisely. It may make the procedure faster and more accurate for people with spots in the outer parts of the lungs.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- A CT scan has shown a spot or growth in the outer part of your lung that needs a biopsy.
- The spot is between 0.8 and 5 centimeters in size.
- You do 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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