Diagnostic Yield and Safety of Lung Biopsy Techniques in Interstitial Lung Diseases (NCT07432503) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Diagnostic Yield and Safety of Lung Biopsy Techniques in Interstitial Lung Diseases
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2022-05-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of different lung biopsy techniques in patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILD). The study compares transbronchial lung biopsy using forceps, transbronchial cryobiopsy, and thoracoscopic lung biopsy in terms of their ability to provide accurate diagnosis and associated complications. Interstitial lung diseases represent a heterogeneous group of diffuse parenchymal lung disorders that often require histopathological confirmation. This study will help determine the most effective and safest biopsy technique to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age more than 18 years
* patients with no absolute contraindications for procedure
* cases who had clinical, laboratory and radiological criteria of ILD
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients with images typical of definite UIP and definite extrinsic allergic alveolitis
* clinical and radiological evidence of occupational lung diseases
* coagulation disorder, advanced uncompensated heart disease, uncompensated Type II Respiratory failure, severe grades of pulmonary hypertension
* pulmonary metastasis or lymphangitis carcinomatosis
* specific parenchymal pattern "honeycombing, probable UIP, diffuse end stage fibrosis, cystic lung diseases and advanced LAM and PLCH
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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Diagnostic Yield of Different Lung Biopsy Techniques