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Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) for Evaluation of Bronchoscopic Small Biopsy Specimens

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Biopsies

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "This study sets out to register imaging of small biopsy specimens obtained during bronchoscopy using full-field optical coherence tomography against standard histologic evaluation."
  • "Small biopsy specimens obtained through bronchoscopy are commonly employed for the diagnosis and staging of thoracic malignancies."
  • "Thus, the investigators propose a study of full-field OCT for evaluation of small biopsy specimens obtained through bronchoscopy."
  • "In addition, OCT has been used to assess surgical biopsy specimens in a non-destructive manner, so the tissues can be analyzed after imaging using standard cytological and pathological methods."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study compares images of small tissue samples made with full-field optical coherence tomography (FFOCT) with standard tissue checks under a microscope. It is for adults having bronchoscopy, a test that uses a scope to look inside the airways, as part of their usual care.

This study sets out to register imaging of small biopsy specimens obtained during bronchoscopy using full-field optical coherence tomography against standard histologic evaluation.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older, whether staying in the hospital or visiting for care.
  • Able to understand the study and agree to take part.
  • Having bronchoscopy as part of usual care to find a disease or check how far it has spread.
  • Having small tissue samples taken for reasons outside this study, using an ultrasound-guided airway procedure (EBUS), a needle passed through the airway wall (TBNA), or a biopsy through the airway.

Who can't join

  • Having a condition that makes bronchoscopy unsafe, such as a bleeding disorder, severe trouble breathing, or an unstable medical condition.
  • Taking medicines that prevent blood clots, including antiplatelet drugs or blood thinners.
  • Pregnant.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatients or outpatients greater than or equal to 18 years old * Capable of providing informed consent * Undergoing bronchoscopy for diagnosis or staging per standard of care * Collection of small biopsy samples by EBUS or conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) or transbronchial biopsy for purposes outside of the research study Exclusion Criteria: * Standard contraindications bronchoscopy including bleeding disorders, antiplatelet or anticoagulant usage, severe respiratory failure, and clinical instability * Pregnancy

Study sites (1)

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