Can cheap, disposable scopes replace reusable ones for lung exams?
NCT ID NCT06596655
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if low-cost, single-use bronchoscopes (thin tubes used to look inside the lungs) can safely replace reusable ones for routine lung procedures. About 20 adults will undergo a lung exam with the disposable scope. Doctors will rate the scope's quality, handling, and safety, and note if they need to switch to a reusable scope. The goal is to see if the cheaper option is a practical alternative.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Emergent procedure 2. Pregnancy 3. Study subjects have any diseases or conditions that interferes with safe completion of the biopsy including: cardiopulmonary instability; sensitivity to drugs that could be administered during bronchoscopy; active anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy (warfarin, direct Xa inhibitors, thrombin inhibitors, low molecular weight heparin, unfractioned heparin, clopidogrel) not held adequately prior to the procedure; uncontrolled blood dyscrasias; concurrent pneumothorax or bullae.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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