Robot vs. doctor: which lung biopsy method is more accurate?
NCT ID NCT07500818
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a robotic arm during a lung biopsy helps doctors get better tissue samples to diagnose interstitial lung disease. About 30 adults with unclear CT scans will be randomly assigned to either standard or robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. The goal is to see which method leads to a clearer diagnosis.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne
RECRUITINGLucerne, Canton of Lucerne, 6000, Switzerland
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University Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
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