Comparing needle cleaning methods for lung cancer biopsy
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two different ways of cleaning the needle used during a bronchoscopy to see which method reduces contamination of the tissue samples. This could help get more accurate results from your biopsy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled for a bronchoscopy (a scope to look inside your airways) to check for possible lung cancer.
- Your doctor plans to take samples from at least two lymph node areas (glands) during the procedure.
- You must be able to give your informed consent (agree to take part after understanding the details).
- You must not have had radiation or any procedure affecting those lymph nodes within the past month.
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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