Lung Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the clinical benefit of spectrum analysis of endobronchial ultrasound images of lymph nodes during EBUS TBNA for lymph node staging in patients with lung cancer.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Ages 18 years or older * Patients with known or suspected lung cancer who require EBUS-TBNA for lymph node staging
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who are deemed on clinical grounds not to be medically fit for a bronchoscopy * Inability to give informed consent * Patients who are pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lymph Node Staging | Pathology report will be completed as soon as possible after the procedure. (Within one year) | The lymph node staging will be determined by the pathology report of the biopsy taken from the patients lymph node(s). |
Countries
Canada