Ultrathin Bronchoscope and Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound (R-EBUS) With Fluoroscopy Versus Standard Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (FB) (P00029233 )
Pulmonary Lesions, Pulmonary Nodules, Pulmonary Mass
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Pulmonary Lesions focused on measuring Peripheral pulmonary lesions, Solitary pulmonary lesions, Multiple pulmonary lesions
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a solid lung lesion 2-5cm identified on chest CT with the intention to undergo bronchoscopic evaluation. If the lesion is partially solid (ie there is a ground glass component) then the solid portion must make up >75% of the lesion and measure at 2-5cm.The decision to pursue biopsy will be made by the treating physician and agreed upon by the patient. This will include patients determined to have an intermediate risk of malignancy (5-65%) and those non-surgical candidate with higher risk lesions in need of diagnosis for alternative treatment. OR
- Patients with a solid lung lesion 2-5cm identified on chest CT that are surgical candidates with a high probability of cancer (>65%) will be referred for surgical evaluation. If the lesion is partially solid (ie there is a ground glass component) then the solid portion must make up >75% of the lesion and measure at 2-5cm. If the patient refuses surgery or if the surgeon requests a definitive diagnosis prior to surgery the patient will have the option to be included in this study. All sites will use the same online calculator to document probability of malignancy.
- Are at least 22 years old,
- Lack Bleeding disorders, and
- Are able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a pure ground-glass opacity identified on chest CT
- Patients with endobronchial involvement seen on chest CT.
- Patients who refuse to participate,
- Are less than 22 years of age,
- Lack fitness to undergo flexible bronchoscopy as determined by the bronchoscopist prior to procedure, and
- Are unable to provide informed consent
- Pregnant
Sites / Locations
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center
- University of Florida
- Johns Hopkins University
- Washington University Saint Louis
- Medical University of South Carolina
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Standard FB with fluoroscopy
R-EBUS with ultrathin bronchoscope
Administration of moderate or deep sedation, introduction of standard adult bronchoscope into the airway. Following application of topical anesthesia on vocal cord, trachea, bronchoscope is advanced distally under direct visualization. Localization of the lesion using fluoroscopy followed by the acquisition of pathologic and cytologic specimens using standard bronchial brush and standard transbronchial biopsy forceps. Evaluation of acquired samples for pathology. Performance of a portable chest X-ray to look for pneumothorax (PTX).
Administration of moderate or deep sedation, introduction of ultrathin bronchoscope into the airway. Following application of topical anesthesia on vocal cord, trachea, bronchoscope is advanced distally under direct visualization. Attempt to definitively locate the lesion with mechanical R-EBUS probe. Acquisition of pathologic and cytologic specimens using standard bronchial brush and standard transbronchial biopsy forceps. Performance of a portable chest X-ray to look for PTX.