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NCT05171478 Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) for Evaluation of Bronchoscopic Small Biopsy Specimens

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NCT ID NCT05171478
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Johns Hopkins University
Condition Lung Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2021-12-09
Primary Completion 2026-12-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Full-field optical coherence tomography

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2021-12-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-08.

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Brief Summary

This study sets out to register imaging of small biopsy specimens obtained during bronchoscopy using full-field optical coherence tomography against standard histologic evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatients or outpatients greater than or equal to 18 years old * Capable of providing informed consent * Undergoing bronchoscopy for diagnosis or staging per standard of care * Collection of small biopsy samples by EBUS or conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) or transbronchial biopsy for purposes outside of the research study Exclusion Criteria: * Standard contraindications bronchoscopy including bleeding disorders, antiplatelet or anticoagulant usage, severe respiratory failure, and clinical instability * Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jeffrey Thiboutot, MD

✉ jthibou1@jhmi.edu

📞 410-502-2533

Principal Investigator

Jeffrey Thiboutot, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Johns Hopkins University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05171478 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Lung Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05171478 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05171478 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jthibou1@jhmi.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05171478 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05171478 clinical trial?

NCT05171478 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Jeffrey Thiboutot, MD at Johns Hopkins University. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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