Which lung biopsy method wins? new study pits CT needle against scope
NCT ID NCT04250194
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study compared two procedures for taking a sample of a lung nodule (a small growth): a CT-guided needle biopsy (through the chest wall) and navigation bronchoscopy (through the windpipe). The goal was to see which method gives a clear diagnosis with fewer side effects. About 288 people with a single lung nodule took part. The results help doctors choose the best approach for each patient.
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Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Kootenai Health
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83814, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, 92037, United States
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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