Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Observing oxygenation practices during fiberoptic bronchoscopy

Official title: Practice of Oxygenation and Respiratory Support During Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy: the Oxy-FOB STUDY

Run by University Magna Graecia · NCT05681962 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how doctors provide oxygen and breathing support to adults during fiberoptic bronchoscopy to better understand current practices.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Magna Graecia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Catanzaro)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 15, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsJanuary 31, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 30, 2024
Trial IDNCT05681962 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult patients requiring fiberoptic bronchoscopy, regardless of their respiratory condition or hospital setting.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not require fiberoptic bronchoscopy or are not adults may not benefit from this study.

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 aims to describe the current practices of oxygenation and ventilation support in patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB). It will stratify data based on patients' baseline respiratory conditions, co-morbidities, types of procedures, and hospital settings. All adult patients requiring any form of FOB will be enrolled, with no specific exclusion criteria. Data collected will include baseline patient information and details about the type of FOB procedure performed.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help standardize oxygenation practices during bronchoscopy, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there is variability in practices, this study aims to fill a gap in understanding, suggesting it may be novel or underexplored.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Need for any procedure with flexible FOB
* Either outpatients in dedicated ambulatories, and admitted to any hospital ward or Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

  • AOU Mater Domini
    Catanzaro, Italy
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.