Examining how COVID-19 changed pulmonary procedures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the adaptations made by pulmonary procedural programs across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to assess changes in procedural practices, ambulatory operations, and provider staffing among pulmonologists. Participants will complete a survey that takes approximately 5-10 minutes, providing valuable insights into how these programs adjusted during the crisis. The findings may guide future practices and research efforts in pulmonary medicine during pandemics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pulmonologists that are members of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) and/or the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
* These organizations were chosen because their member databases are composed of pulmonologists in the United States (U.S.) that perform the pulmonary procedures described in this survey. Letters of approval will be obtained from these organizations and provided to the MD Anderson Institutional Review Board (IRB). Once the MD Anderson IRB approves this survey study, the survey will be sent to the relevant subcommittees of these organizations for their electronic dissemination to their membership

Exclusion Criteria:

None

Where it's running

• M D Anderson Cancer Center
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bruce F Sabath, MD — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Jhankruti F Zaveri, MPH
• Email: jzaveri@mdanderson.org
• Phone: (713) 745-2645

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.