Lung biopsy showdown: which High-Tech scope wins?

NCT ID NCT06654271

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study compares two advanced techniques for taking a tissue sample from a lung nodule: robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with 3D imaging versus electromagnetic navigation with digital X-ray. The goal is to see which method more reliably collects enough tissue for an accurate diagnosis. 440 adults scheduled for a lung biopsy are participating.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PERIPHERAL PULMONARY LESION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.