New laser tool may help doctors pinpoint lung nodules during biopsy

NCT ID NCT05231278

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new imaging tool called needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) to help doctors locate lung nodules during robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. 53 adults with lung nodules at risk for cancer took part. The goal was to see if the tool could safely and accurately confirm that the biopsy needle was in the right spot, potentially improving diagnosis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUNG NEOPLASMS

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Locations

Clinical Research Associates of Central PA

Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16602, United States
Fox Chase Cancer Center of the American Oncologic Hospital, Inc.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19129, United States
John Muir Health

Concord, California, 94520, United States
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States