Could a lung wash replace needle biopsies for cancer gene tests?
NCT ID NCT07188480
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether genetic material from tiny particles called extracellular vesicles, collected during a bronchial lavage (a lung wash), can be used for advanced genetic testing in people with advanced lung cancer. The goal is to see if this less invasive method can provide the same genetic information as traditional tissue biopsies. If it works, it could reduce the need for repeated, risky biopsies to guide treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bronchial lavage for NGS analysis
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive way to get genetic information from lung tumors, helping doctors choose targeted therapies without repeated biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants. It may not work in all patients, and the method needs to be validated against standard biopsy results.
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
RECRUITINGBologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy
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