Better guidance for bronchoscopy in lung cancer care
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a computer tool that helps doctors guide a bronchoscopy more accurately, which could improve how they diagnose or manage lung cancer. If you are already having a bronchoscopy, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a bronchoscopy (a procedure to look inside your lungs) to check for abnormal areas in your lungs or lymph nodes in the center of your chest.
- You have a CT scan (a detailed X-ray) from Hershey Medical Center that was done as part of your regular care.
- You also have either a PET scan (a scan that shows cell activity) or a CT scan with both breathing in and out images.
- You can read, write, and speak English.
- You are not pregnant, and you have not been deemed unable to give consent for your procedure.
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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