Which lung biopsy method wins? new study pits CT needle against scope

NCT ID NCT04250194

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study compared two procedures for taking a sample of a lung nodule (a small growth): a CT-guided needle biopsy (through the chest wall) and navigation bronchoscopy (through the windpipe). The goal was to see which method gives a clear diagnosis with fewer side effects. About 288 people with a single lung nodule took part. The results help doctors choose the best approach for each patient.

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Locations

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
Kootenai Health

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83814, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California, 92037, United States
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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LUNG NODULE