Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2026-03-26 @ 3:16 PM
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2026-03-26 @ 3:16 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07432503
Brief Summary:
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of different lung biopsy techniques in patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILD). The study compares transbronchial lung biopsy using forceps, transbronchial cryobiopsy, and thoracoscopic lung biopsy in terms of their ability to provide accurate diagnosis and associated complications. Interstitial lung diseases represent a heterogeneous group of diffuse parenchymal lung disorders that often require histopathological confirmation. This study will help determine the most effective and safest biopsy technique to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Detailed Description:
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are a diverse group of diffuse parenchymal lung disorders characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management and prognosis. Lung biopsy is often required when clinical and radiological findings are inconclusive. Several biopsy techniques are available, including transbronchial lung biopsy using forceps, transbronchial cryobiopsy, and surgical thoracoscopic lung biopsy.
Transbronchial forceps biopsy is widely available but may have limited diagnostic yield due to small specimen size. Cryobiopsy provides larger tissue samples with better preservation of lung architecture, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy. Thoracoscopic lung biopsy is considered the gold standard but is more invasive and associated with higher risk.
This study aims to compare the diagnostic yield and safety profile of these biopsy techniques in patients with suspected interstitial lung diseases. The results of this study may help guide clinicians in selecting the most appropriate biopsy technique while minimizing complications.
Study:
NCT07432503
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07432503