Electromagnetic Navigation for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Peripheral Lung Lesions
In brief
Despite technological advancements directed towards the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions, an optimal approach has yet to be designed. The potential advantages of catheter based techniques include the ability to utilize instruments smaller than the diameter of a conventional bronchoscope, thereby allowing better access to the lung periphery. The drawbacks of a catheter based approach include the relative inability to steer a conventional catheter, and the inability to perform direct visualization and airway inspection through a conventional catheter. This study will evaluate a novel steerable catheter system with optical capabilities and pair this with electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy to biopsy peripheral pulmonary lesions.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02582944
- Run by
- Washington University School of Medicine
- People needed
- 22
- Starts
- 2015-03-25
- Expected to finish
- 2017-05-19
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-12-26
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patients with peripheral lung lesions 1-7cm in size identified on chest CT with the intention to undergo bronchoscopic evaluation and biopsy. The decision to pursue biopsy will be made by the treating physician and agreed upon by the patient.
- Are at least 18 years old
- Are able to provide informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- Patients who refuse to participate
- Are less than 18 years of age
- Are pregnant
- Are physically unable to tolerate flexible bronchoscopy or moderate sedation as determined by the bronchoscopist
- Are unable to provide informed consent
Where it is running
- Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri, United States
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