A Randomized Trial Comparing a Ventilatory Strategy To Prevent Atelectasis Versus a Lateral Decub… (NCT05714033) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Randomized Trial Comparing a Ventilatory Strategy To Prevent Atelectasis Versus a Lateral Decubitus Strategy During Robotic Bronchoscopy (VESPA vs. LADS Trial)
United States62 participantsStarted 2023-02-10
Plain-language summary
To learn if LADS is better than VESPA at preventing atelectasis during a robotic bronchoscopy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Adult patients (≥ 18 years old) undergoing diagnostic robotic bronchoscopy for a lung nodule suspicious for malignancy bronchoscopy under general anesthesia.
. Lung nodules should be up to 3 cm in diameter and located in right or left bronchial segments B2, B6, B9, and B10. Greater than 50% of the volume of the lesion needs to be below a horizontal line traced at the most anterior edge of the corresponding vertebral body.
. Chest CT performed \< 45 days prior to bronchoscopy.
. Voluntary informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with prior lung consolidation, interstitial changes or lung masses (\> 3 cm in diameter) as seen on most recent CT
. Lesions outside of the designated lung areas defined as inclusion criteria.
. Known pregnancy
. Vulnerable population
. Ascites
. Known diaphragmatic paralysis
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
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Incidence of Adverse Events, Graded According to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version (v) 5.0
Timeframe: through study completion; an average of 1 year.