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Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging Using Ultrasound Guidance

Completed
Conditions
Lung Cancer
Registration Number
NCT01623765
Lead Sponsor
Singapore General Hospital
Brief Summary

To collect data of all patients who have undergone Endobronchial ultrasound for diagnosis or staging of suspected lung cancer

Detailed Description

Introduction: Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) is a procedure that is performed via flexible bronchoscopy under moderate sedation for visualization of lymph nodes in the chest and biopsy under real-time guidance for the staging of lung cancer or evaluation of enlarged lymph nodes. In addition, lung lesions or masses can be visualized and biopsied in the same sitting. The use of EBUS has enhanced the safety and diagnostic yield of flexible bronchoscopy.

Aim: The data of patients with suspected lung cancer or undiagnosed lymph node enlargement in whom bronchoscopy with EBUS guidance is clinically indicated will be collected prospectively.

Results from EBUS are considered positive if a specific diagnosis is obtained ( eg malignancy) or if lymphocytes are present in the lymph node biopsy, indicating accurate sampling of lymph node. In patients with non-diagnostic EBUS, the results from other procedures will be compared for analysis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
680
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients who have undergone endobronchial ultrasound
Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Singapore General Hospital

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Singapore, Singapore

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