CompletedNot Applicable

Predictive Value of Endobronchial Sonographic Patterns in Diagnosis of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2024-05-30

Plain-language summary

This study aims to assess the value of endosonographic patterns of EBUS bronchoscopy in diagnosis of patients with mediastinal lymphadenopathy and correlate it with the histopathological diagnosis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * patients who underwent chest enhanced CT before EBUS-TBNA examination to assess the nature of mediastinal and hilar enlarged lymph nodes. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to needle biopsy (e.g. use of anticoagulation drugs, bleeding diathesis). * Patients unfit for bronchoscopy and general anaesthesia by international guidelines. * Lymph Nodes that are not accessible or technically difficult by EBUS-TBNA e.g. Station 5,6.

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- evaluate the morphological characteristics of mediastinal LNs in real time 2- assess the nature of LNs before puncturing either benign or malignant using EBUS and corelate them with the histopathological outcome.

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07478913

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-28

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.