How many biopsies are just right? study aims to improve pleural diagnosis
NCT ID NCT06897878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 104 patients to find the optimal number of tissue samples (biopsies) to take during a pleuroscopy, a procedure to examine the lining of the lungs. The goal was to see how many biopsies are needed to make a diagnosis and to get enough tissue for further testing, while also tracking complications. The results could help doctors standardize the procedure and reduce unnecessary biopsies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors know the best number of biopsies to take during pleuroscopy, improving diagnosis and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, 10028, United States
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