Optimizing Endobronchial Ultrasound Sampling for Molecular Markers for NSCLC (NCT05560776) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Optimizing Endobronchial Ultrasound Sampling for Molecular Markers for NSCLC
Canada120 participantsStarted 2023-05-01
Plain-language summary
In this monocentric randomized controlled trial, 120 potential non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients for which tissue diagnosis and material for next generation sequencing (NGS) is required for clinical management will be approached the day of their endobronchial ultrasound to participate in the study. They will be randomized to 2 vs 3 passes/lymph node and will all undergo liquid biopsy. The co-primary outcomes are 1)the rate of obtention of adequate material for NGS testing with 2 vs 3 passes/lymph node and 2)the percentage of patients for which liquid biopsy allows to identify clinically pertinent findings not available from tissue biopsy
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Suspected or confirmed NSCLC requiring tissue sample for NGS testing to guide clinical management
* Presence of at least 2 targets accessible by EBUS or EUS suspicious of malignancy (primary tumor, lymph node \> 10mm or with Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) \> 2.5)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other modality then EBUS judged preferable by treating physician to obtain tumoral tissue for NGS testing
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
1
Rate of obtention of adequate material for NGS testing with 2 vs 3 passes/lymph node
Timeframe: At recruitment completion (expected time 2 years), all cell blocks will be reviewed by the blinded pathologist to assess adequacy rate for NGS testing
2
Percentage of patients for which liquid biopsy allowed to identify genetic alterations not identified from tissue biopsy
Timeframe: At 1 month
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05560776
SponsorInstitut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, University Laval