Stopped: Similar study just got done
This will be a randomized controlled trial of all the patients referred to University of Arkansas Medical for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided biopsy of solid mass lesions. EUS guided tissue acquisition will be performed in all these patients using both needle types (22-gauge Franseen Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) (Acquire, Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, Mass) and 22-gauge Fork-tip FNB needle (SharkCore, Medtronic)) with randomization of the order in which the needle will be used.
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Diagnostic Yield
Timeframe: Up to 2 years