Procedural Outcomes in Endobronchial Ultrasound - Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) With and Without Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE)
Stopped: similar study data published
United States37 participantsStarted 2012-04
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is comparing the attributable procedural time of Endobronchial Ultrasound - Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) when sampling mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes with or without Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE). The primary outcome will be the time elapsed from EBUS bronchoscope insertion to bronchoscope withdrawal. Secondary outcomes will include total number of sampled lymph nodes, average number of needle aspirations per lymph node sampled, overall diagnostic yield, and procedural time of the cytopathologist.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subject provides informed consent
. Subject is \>18 years of age
. Subject is scheduled to undergo flexible bronchoscopy with EBUS-TBNA of suspected enlarged mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes as part of their standard medical care
. A negative pregnancy test in women of child-bearing potential
. Subject is mentally capable of following study directions
Exclusion criteria
. Study subject has any disease or condition that interferes with safe completion of initial or follow-up assessments
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
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Time lapse
Timeframe: during procedure, approximately 45 minutes