Determining the best number of pleural biopsies during pleuroscopy
OPTImal Number of Pleural BIOPsies During Pleuroscopy
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NCT06897878
This study is trying to find out the best number of pleural biopsies to take during a procedure for patients with pleural diseases to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06897878 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational pilot study aims to identify the optimal number of pleural biopsies to take during pleuroscopy for patients with pleural diseases. Participants will undergo pleural biopsies, with specimens divided into three groups for pathological evaluation. A pathologist will assess the biopsies to determine how many are necessary for accurate diagnosis and sufficient material for biomarker testing. The study seeks to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning for pleural conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who require pleuroscopies.
Not a fit: Patients unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for patients with pleural diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored pleural biopsy techniques, this specific approach to determining the optimal number of biopsies is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive patients who require pleuroscopies will be enrolled to the study. * Age ≥ 18 Exclusion Criteria: - Inability to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Mount Sinai Hospital — New York, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Udit Chaddha — MBBS
- Study coordinator: Jeeyune Bahk, MBBS BSc
- Email: jeeyune.bahk@mountsinai.org
- Phone: 7186836791
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Pleural Diseases, Pleuroscopy, Pleural effusion, Pleural biopsy