CompletedNot Applicable

Thin EBUS Pilot Study

United States51 participantsStarted 2020-09-09

Plain-language summary

This is a single-center pilot study at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the TCP-EBUS scope (Thin EBUS). This study will consist of a standard of care bronchoscopy and will be followed for approximately 3 months. While the device is not FDA approved, it is the same technology but a thinner version of the SCP-EBUS bronchoscope.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Willing and able to provide informed consent.
. \>21 years of age or older.
. Target lesion(s) within the middle third of the lung, which will be determined radiographically prior to scheduling the procedure by the bronchoscopist or radiologist, or by being located at least 2 airway generations from the main carina as seen radiographically.
. Target lesion(s) location documented on CT scan report.
. Indicated for bronchosocpy.
. Bronchoscopic procedure scheduled within 30 days of the CT scan report.

Exclusion criteria

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Ability to visualize lung nodule

Timeframe: Throughout the procedure (approximately 1 hour)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04745962

SponsorMedical University of South Carolina

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-28

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Lung; Node trials