Lung wash may replace painful biopsies for cancer gene tests

NCT ID NCT07188480

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study looks at whether genetic material from lung cancer cells can be collected from a lung wash (bronchoalveolar lavage) instead of a traditional needle biopsy. Researchers will compare the genetic test results from the wash fluid to those from standard biopsy samples in 10 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. If successful, this less invasive method could make genetic testing easier and more accessible for guiding targeted therapies.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

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    Bologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy

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