Status:
COMPLETED
EBUS-Guided TBNA Increases the Diagnostic Yield of Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions(PPLs) remained a clinical challenge for physicians. Bronchoscope with sampling procedures was recognized as a useful method to obtain the correct diagnosi...
Detailed Description
The diagnostic yield of endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) for peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) had not been evaluated. The diagnostic impact of TBN...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs)
Exclusion
- Repeated bronchoscopic examination
- Positive endobronchial lesions
- Negative EBUS findings
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
182 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00626587
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2006
Last Update
February 29 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center
Niaosung Shiang, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 833