Freezing lung biopsies: a safer way to diagnose?
NCT ID NCT07301697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a newer technique called cryobiopsy, which uses a freezing probe to take tissue samples from the lungs. The goal is to see how safe and accurate it is for diagnosing conditions like lung disease, tumors, or infections. Researchers at a French hospital will study 30 patients who need this procedure, comparing results to standard methods. If it works well, it could offer a less invasive option for getting a clear diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cryobiopsy (a procedure using a freezing probe to take tissue samples)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help establish cryobiopsy as a standard, safer diagnostic tool for lung conditions, potentially replacing more invasive methods.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection, and it may not outperform existing techniques.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pulmonology Department - NHC Strasbourg
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, France
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