Camera vs. needle: study aims to speed up cancer diagnosis in lung fluid patients
NCT ID NCT06892691
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to diagnose cancer in people with fluid buildup around the lungs (pleural effusion). One method, thoracentesis, drains the fluid with a needle. The other, pleuroscopy, uses a tiny camera to look inside and take tissue samples. Researchers want to see which approach gives a clear diagnosis faster and helps patients start cancer treatment sooner. About 98 adults with suspected cancer will take part.
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 this trial succeeds, it could show that pleuroscopy (a camera-guided biopsy) leads to faster cancer diagnosis and treatment than the standard fluid-drainage procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (98 people) comparing procedures, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to all patients, and either procedure carries risks like infection or bleeding.
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Mount Sinai Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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Mount Sinai West
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10019, United States
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