WithdrawnNot Applicable

EBUS-TBNA Versus EBUS-TBNB

Stopped: Manufacturer did not develop and deliver the necessary biopsy forceps needles in time

Germany, United Kingdom0Started 2014-05

Plain-language summary

A prospective diagnostic clinical study randomising patients undergoing endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) of enlarged mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes to have sampling using the usual EBUS-TBNA needle or a novel biopsy forceps (EBUS-TBNB). The study aims to establish whether the use of EBUS-TBNB can significantly increase the diagnostic yield over EBUS-TBNA, without an increase in complication rates.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for EBUS-TBNA as part of clinical care * Lymph nodes larger than 10mm in diameter * Age \> 18 years * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for needle or forceps biopsy (e.g. coagulopathy, anticoagulation, thrombocytopenia) * Inability to obtain informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The percentage of lymph nodes sampled resulting in a definitive diagnosis (as defined in the protocol) in the two study arms.

Timeframe: 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01467635

SponsorRoyal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07

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