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Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation to Increase Diagnostic Yield in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen
Summary
Background Transthoracic computed tomography (CT)-guided procedures are the current gold Standard for obtaining diagnostic biopsies of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN) in the peripheral lung. Novel endobronchial techniques, such as electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) or Virtual bronchoscopic navigation (VBN) are considered safer to approach SPNs. The newest technique combines VBN with calculating the access to a SPN via a transparenchymal route. In contrast to the gold Standard transthoracic approach, also small lesions, and lesions which cannot be reached transthoracicaliy, located in the innertwo thirdsof the lung can be approached. Main research question To assess diagnostic yield of the novel Standard of care 'Virtual bronchoscopy navigation" procedure. Design (including population, confounders/outcomes) A single centre, prospective, observational study of patients undergoing the novel Standard of care Virtual bronchoscopy navigation procedure to assess a pulmonary nodule. Clinical data of at least 100 consecutive patients will be collected.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2021-02-01
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2024-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual bronchoscopic navigation
Virtual bronchoscopy navigation (VBN) calculates the access to a solitary pulmonary nodule via a trans-parenchymal route. In contrast to the gold Standard transthoracic approach, with this technique also very small lesions (7 mm diameter), and lesions which cannot be reached via the transthoracic route - located in the inner two thirds of the lung - can be approached.
Locations (1)
UMCG Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands