Comparing two needle techniques in chest lymph node biopsy
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two different ways of moving the needle during an EBUS-TBNA procedure to see which method gets better tissue samples from enlarged lymph nodes in the chest. It may help doctors improve the accuracy of diagnosis for conditions like lung cancer or infection.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have enlarged lymph nodes in the middle of your chest (mediastinum or hilar area) that are at least 10 mm wide on a CT scan.
- Your doctor has decided that you need an EBUS-TBNA (a procedure where a thin needle is passed through a scope into your mouth to take a sample from those lymph nodes).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, a recent heart attack, unstable angina, severe airway blockage, unstable blood pressure, or breathing failure that requires oxygen.
- You are not allergic to the numbing medicines or sedatives used during the procedure, and you are able to give your written consent.
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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