CT-guided Lung Biopsy Risk Optimization Method

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Pneumothorax Biopsy, Needle Risk Factors Radiology, Interventional
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
198 (estimated)
Sponsor
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to evaluate the extent to which injection of a small amount of fluid in the pleural cavity at the biopsy site may reduce the risk of pneumothoraces, in addition to patient positioning to allow biopsy in gravity-dependent areas of the lung.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to provide informed consent (knowledge of project languages), \>18 years. * Indeterminate or suspicious lung lesion unsuitable for transbronchial biopsy or Status after unsuccessful transbronchial biopsy * Indication for biopsy given by referring specialist (in patient…
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Michael Brönnimann, MD

+41316326510

michael.broennimann@insel.ch

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Johannes Heverhagen, Prof

+41316322648

johannes.heverhagen@insel.ch

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