Robot vs. scope: which is better for spotting lung nodules?

NCT ID NCT06962436

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to biopsy suspicious lung nodules: a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and an ultrathin bronchoscope with virtual navigation. About 186 participants will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see if the robotic approach is at least as good at getting a clear diagnosis.

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 show that robotic-assisted bronchoscopy is a reliable alternative for diagnosing lung nodules, potentially improving accuracy and patient outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a non-inferiority trial, meaning it only aims to prove the robotic method is not worse than the current standard. It may not show a clear advantage, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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PERIPHERAL PULMONARY NODULES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China
Shandong Public Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, 250000, China
Shanghai Chest Hospital
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital , affiliated with the Zhejiang University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
Zhongshan Hospital，Fudan University
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China

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