Could a bronchial wash detect lung cancer mutations faster?
NCT ID NCT06228508
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a liquid biopsy taken from the airways during a bronchoscopy can help diagnose lung cancer and identify genetic mutations. The approach aims to be less invasive and faster than traditional tissue biopsies. Researchers will compare the accuracy of this bronchial fluid test against standard methods in adults undergoing bronchoscopy for suspected or known lung cancer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bronchial liquid biopsy (ctDNA and ctRNA) collected during bronchoscopy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to faster, less invasive molecular testing for lung cancer, potentially improving personalized treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- The test's sensitivity may be limited, and it might not replace traditional biopsies for all patients. The study is relatively small and early-stage.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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79 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients Undergoing Bronchoscopy for Diagnostic Evaluation or Follow-up of Lung Cancer
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients Referred for Bronchoscopy at TNN or PSL for Diagnostic Evaluation or Follow-up of Known or Suspected Lung Cancer. * Age \>18 years. * Informed, Written, and Signed Consent. * Participants must be covered by a national health insurance scheme. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient Refusal * Patient benefiting from legal protection measure
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique - Hôpital Tenon
Paris, 75020, France
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