Mini cryoprobe may sharpen lung rejection detection in transplant patients
NCT ID NCT06824402
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two biopsy methods—a standard forceps and a new miniature cryoprobe—to see which better detects rejection in lung transplant recipients. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to one method during their scheduled biopsy. The goal is to find which technique provides higher quality tissue samples for pathologists to confidently diagnose rejection.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate and efficient way to diagnose lung transplant rejection, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The cryoprobe is new and could have unknown risks or not improve diagnosis as hoped.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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