Trial comparing treatments for Lung Cancers
Official title General Anesthesia vs Conscious Sedation for Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06950515
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see which anesthesia method, general anesthesia or conscious sedation, provides a higher diagnostic yield during peripheral endobronchial ultrasound for lung lesions.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have lung cancer or peripheral lung nodules and need a pEBUS examination.
- What's involved
- Participants will have the pEBUS procedure done either while fully asleep (general anesthesia) or lightly sedated (conscious sedation), plus any routine follow‑up tests the doctors order.
- Time commitment
- A single pEBUS procedure with a brief recovery period and any required follow‑up visits.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years and ability to consent
- Peripheral lung lesion less than 5cm in average diameter on axial CT images (A lung lesion will be considered peripheral if it is located beyond the...
- Lesion deemed accessible by pEBUS by an experienced treatment pulmonologist
- Decision by the medical team and the patient to use pEBUS as a diagnostic modality for the lung lesion
You likely can't join if
- Presence of multiple lung lesions with sampling of more than one lung lesion planned
- Planned use of electromagnetic navigation, augmented fluoroscopy or robotic bronchoscopy in addition to pEBUS.
- Presence of suspicious lymph nodes (size ≥ 10mm and/or moderate or greater hypermetabolism) on imaging which are accessible by l-EBUS and for which...
- Contraindication to bronchoscopy or biopsies such as an unstable medical condition or uncorrected coagulopathy
- Current pregnancy or lactation
- Lack of free and informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Québec, Quebec, Canada
- Athens, Greece
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Québec, Quebec, Canada; Athens, Greece. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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