Spray before biopsy could make lung cancer diagnosis safer and more accurate

NCT ID NCT02970175

Summary

This study tested whether spraying a drug called terlipressin into the airway before taking a biopsy could reduce bleeding. The goal was to allow doctors to safely take more tissue samples during a lung cancer check, which could lead to a more accurate diagnosis. The trial involved 130 adults undergoing a standard bronchoscopy procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, France

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