CompletedNot Applicable

Rapid On-site Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Samples by Pulmonologists

Italy200 participantsStarted 2017-06-01

Plain-language summary

The study is aimed at verifying if a pulmonologist in training can reliably assess the adequacy of EBUS-TBNA samples from intrathoracic lymphadenopathy after a period of training provided by an experienced pathologist.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Indication to sampling of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy based on computed tomography (CT) and/or positron emission tomography (PET)/CT findings * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * High risk conditions for the performance of bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) * High risk condition for deep sedation (ASA 4) * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

Accuracy with which the pulmonologist will identify inadequate EBUS-TBNA samples

Timeframe: Up to 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03232684

SponsorMaggiore Bellaria Hospital, Bologna

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-31

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