Study Summary
This trial is testing if a CBCT-guided navigation bronchoscopy is better than a regular navigation bronchoscopy in finding lung nodules.
- Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules
- Cone Beam CT
- Guided Navigation Bronchoscopy
- Lung Nodules
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 6 months
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Navigation Bronchoscopy ALONE
1 of 2
CBCT-GUIDED Navigation Bronchoscopy
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
136 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Navigation Bronchoscopy · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are participants still being accepted for this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's data indicates that the study, which was initially listed on March 5th 2021, is recruiting patients now. The medical trial seeks to find 136 participants from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the aggregate amount of participants involved in this research endeavor?
"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial is currently recruiting participants; the first posting was made on March 5th 2021 and recently updated August 4th 2022. 136 people are needed for this study which will take place at a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor