New lung camera could replace needle biopsies for Hard-to-Diagnose breathing diseases

NCT ID NCT02961335

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a mini-invasive camera that looks at tiny air sacs in the lungs during a routine bronchoscopy. The goal was to see if this imaging method could help diagnose diffuse lung diseases without needing a surgical biopsy. The study was stopped early, but it involved 38 adults with conditions like pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis.

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Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, France

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