Lung nodule biopsy showdown: which method wins?
NCT ID NCT04250194
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at 288 people with a lung nodule needing a biopsy. It compared two procedures: CT-guided biopsy, which goes through the chest wall, and navigation bronchoscopy, which goes through the airways. The goal was to see which method gives a more accurate diagnosis with fewer complications.
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Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Kootenai Health
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83814, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, 92037, United States
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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 this study shows one method is clearly better, it could guide doctors to choose the most accurate and safest biopsy technique for lung nodules.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study comparing existing procedures, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or nodule types.
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