BRONCHOSCOPY

This study tests a new robotic technology (ssRAB) to take tissue samples from lung nodules. Current methods work only about 70% of the time; the robot aims to be more accurate and safer. About 100 adults with lung nodules will undergo the procedure under anesthesia and be followe…

This study tests two simple, low-cost methods—chewing sugar-free gum or gargling cold water—before a bronchoscopy to see if they reduce sore throat and swallowing difficulty afterward. About 100 adults scheduled for diagnostic bronchoscopy will be randomly assigned to one of thes…

This study gathers fluid and tissue from the lungs and nose of healthy volunteers and people with a history of lung infections. Researchers will compare samples to find differences in immune function that might explain why some people are more prone to infections. Participants un…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can automatically guide a robotic bronchoscope to the right spot in the lungs, without needing a doctor to manually align the images. Twenty adults with suspicious lung nodules will have the procedure using the Langh…

This pilot study at the University of Zurich is testing whether robotic-assisted bronchoscopy can be performed under moderate sedation with propofol, rather than general anesthesia. Currently, robotic bronchoscopy requires full anesthesia, but standard bronchoscopy often uses lig…