Robot-Guided lung biopsy aims for bullseye accuracy
NCT ID NCT06084208
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a robotic system called ION, combined with real-time 3D CT imaging, can more accurately biopsy lung nodules. About 132 adults with small to medium-sized lung nodules will undergo the procedure under general anesthesia. The goal is to see how often the robot successfully reaches and samples the nodule, and to track safety and the learning curve for doctors.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Robotic navigational bronchoscopy system with cone beam CT imaging
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make lung nodule biopsies more accurate and safer, helping doctors diagnose lung cancer earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage device study with no control group, so results may not prove it's better than standard methods. The procedure still carries risks like bleeding or collapsed lung.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Radboud University Medical Center
Nijmegen, 6500 HB, Netherlands
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